We’re excited to announce that the Jewish Council for the Aging has recently partnered with FreeWill to offer our community this online estate planning tool — it’s secure, 100% free, and can guide you through the process of creating your legal will. Having a will in place is a critical step in caring for your loved ones, planning for your assets, and creating a legacy with the causes you value. We hope this new partnership can support you and your loved ones in completing this essential life task.

A speaker from the Connect-A-Ride information and referral service will discuss the many free and low-cost travel options available in Montgomery County for 50+ seniors and adults with disabilities. This one-hour presentation offers an introduction to such providers as Metro Access, volunteer driver programs, Ride On, and others, and encourages seniors to contact Connect-A-Ride mobility specialists by phone or email. The specialist provides free personal assistance so callers can find the transportation that best meets their budget and schedule. Upcoming dates and locations:

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In observance of the holiday of Sukkot, JCA staff and volunteers built a sukkah on the Kensington Club patio. The sukkah was put to good use hosting programs for Kensington Club@Parklawn and the Heyman Interages® Center. Pictured here: Milton-Gottesman students enjoy time with Kensington Club members.

JCA's Annual report for FY22 is available for your reading pleasure. You will find at-a-glance summaries of the many ways JCA programs have served more than 6,000 people in the Greater Washington area. The report also presents personal stories from a Kensington Club family, a Career Gateway graduate, an Interages volunteer, a SCSEP trainee, and JCA staff member.

View the Annual Report online or contact us if you would like a hard copy.

Come learn about the impact JCA has in our community in a 45-minute Zoom “tour of our mission.” You might be surprised at what you hear as we introduce you to our CEO, board president, a Career Gateway graduate, an Interages volunteer, and a Kensington Club activity leader. Reserve your spot for November 2 at 9:30 a.m., November 17 at 4 p.m., or December 7 at 9:30 a.m. We really would love to meet you! 

The JCA Blog, Information for the Sandwich Generation, is off to a great start. This past month we've share posts on Medicare Open Enrollment, internet scams, ageism, Village Rides, caregiving, prescription drug costs, parental tech support, and more! Check the blog frequently for useful information about aging and caring for aging parents.

If you haven't already done so, now is the time to get the Bivalent Covid Booster. The term “bivalent” means that the vaccine targets two strains of COVID-19: the original strain that first appeared in the U.S. in early 2020 and the Omicron subvariants that emerged more recently in the summer of 2022. Vaccines are available through most local pharmacies. Check with your state or county health department for a full listing or contact the Senior HelpLine: 301-255-4215 or 703-425-0999.

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