News & Events


Welcome to the JCA News and Events page. Here you will find all news updates as well as post from the general blog and the KC (Kensington Clubs) Blog. Use the search function on the right side of the page to find news and posts about any particular category or key term that interests you.

Hearing Aids May Cut Risk of Cognitive Decline by Nearly Half

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 20, 2023

Man putting on hearing aid

by Lindsey Bever for the Washington Post Older adults at greater risk for dementia may be able to protect themselves against cognitive decline by using hearing aids, new research shows. A study published Monday in the Lancet found that the use of hearing aids can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by about half — 48 percent — for …

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When is it Time for Assisted Living?

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 19, 2023

older woman looking pensively out a window

from SeniorCare.com As our loved ones age, we must look for signs that show they’re no longer able to live independently. It’s impressive that many elders maintain lives at home; they continue to drive, manage their own finances and even appear as mentally sharp as ever. However, we must learn to identify the potential warning …

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Safety and Planning is a Snap! with Sally Pessin

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 12, 2023

Power of Attorney document

A Power of Attorney is a Must! by Sally Pessin, Licensed Retirement Planning Counselor and Estate Planning Attorney An estate attorney friend of mine recently shared a problem she was having.  My friend’s client was a 70-year-old woman whose husband needed to go into a memory care facility.  The client needed to access her husband’s …

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Alzheimer’s Drug Gets FDA Approval

KC Blog / By JCA / July 7, 2023

FDA facebook post announcing approval of drug

From CNN, by Meg Tirrell, Nadia Kounang and Tami Luhby (CNN )— The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday [July 6, 2023] granted traditional full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the memory-robbing disease. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday that it …

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Respite Care from The Arc of Montgomery

KC Blog / By JCA / July 6, 2023

woman hugs elderly mother

Webinar: SmithLife Homecare is hosting a free online seminar on respite care to help you take a break from caregiving with The Arc Montgomery County July 19, 2023, 11:00 am. If assistance is essential and you are over sixty, respite coordination from SmithLife Homecare and The ARC Montgomery County can provide free support for a …

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Montgomery County Parks 55+ Summer Events

KC Blog / By JCA / June 30, 2023

man in a kayak

This summer, Montgomery County Parks is offering a variety of events for county residents aged 55 and better. Get outside and get moving! Some events are free and others have a fee. Registration is required for all. >>See the list of summer events

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Senior Planet Classes Continue Online in the Summer

Blog, KC club / By JCA / June 30, 2023

woman doing exercises with her tablet

If you’re a senior aged 60 and older, these live online classes are designed just for you! Learn about Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Computers and Technology, and so much more. You’ll learn so much, and also find a real community of fellow life-long learners. Need help joining a class? Call the free Senior Planet Hotline: 888-713-3495 >> See …

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Register for the Senior Shape Exercise Program

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / June 26, 2023

seniors doing mat exercises

Senior Shape is an exercise program for the 55+ population designed to improve and maintain balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular strength through various fitness classes. The program includes weight training, aerobics/strength and stretch, stability ball, flexible strength, advanced weight training, and advanced aerobic/strength and stretch exercises. All classes are taught by certified exercise instructors. …

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The Importance of Adult Day Programs

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / June 26, 2023

Instructor helps woman make a paper flower

by Deb Hipp for Forbes Adult day care centers and programs provide a safe, secure setting for older adults who need supervision during the day or who would benefit from additional social engagement outside their home. “The main benefit of adult day care is delaying or preventing the move to a long-term residential care facility …

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Respite Coordination for Seniors – Apply July 5

KC Blog / By JCA / June 23, 2023

Senior woman and caregiver smiling

from The Arc of Montgomery County If you reside in Montgomery County and are an unpaid, primary caregiver for a frail senior citizen, living in the same household, you may apply for respite coordination from The Arc Montgomery County. The respite program can provide short-term relief for a few hours, a day, a weekend, or sometimes longer. However, respite …

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