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Young-onset Dementia: Not Only Memory Loss Symptoms

JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / January 28, 2026

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from Dementia UK The symptoms of dementia differ from person to person, depending on the type of dementia and which parts of the brain it affects. Memory issues are one of the most recognisable signs of dementia, but for people with young onset dementia (where symptoms develop before the age of 65), memory problems may …

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The Caregiver Gift Guide: Ways to Show Your Appreciation

KC Blog / By JCA / December 16, 2025

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from Rewarding Work Your mail carrier, housekeeper, hair stylist, babysitter—when you are making a list for holiday gratuities or gifts, most people would put the caregiver for a family member near the top. How can you show appreciation on a tight budget? Is there such a thing as too generous? RewardingWork asked experts in the …

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What Research Reveals About Dementia and Social Connection

KC Blog / By JCA / December 8, 2025

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From Isolation to Insight: What Research Reveals About Dementia and Social Connection Johns Hopkins Memory & Aging webinar Social isolation has significant health risks for older adults, including cognitive decline. Join us for an engaging community event exploring the link between social isolation and dementia risk. Dr. Mary Louise Pomeroy will discuss how social connection …

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The Identity Crisis Behind ‘Caregiver Overwhelm’: A Gen-X Perspective

JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / December 4, 2025

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By Grace Macalino Schauf for the American Society on Aging Finding a way to lighten the emotional load of caregiving, while still doing the work. It was 1 a.m. by the time the crisis had quieted. I stood in my parents’ kitchen, exhausted and disoriented. My mom was furious with my dad, unable to remember …

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How to Navigate the Many Stages of Caregiving

JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / November 19, 2025

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by Susan Stiles for NCOA Experts in caregiving often refer to it as a “journey,” and that comparison is very apt. The key difference between a caregiving journey and other journeys is that, although it may have a distinct beginning, the road ahead is uncertain. The journey may only last for a few days or …

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National Caregiving Month Events

KC Blog / By JCA / November 10, 2025

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November is National Caregiving Month The National Family Caregiver Support Program invites you to a week of powerful, informative, and uplifting events for caregivers. Friday, Nov. 14, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Julz Abate and Ruth Kershner, Respite programs and other Resources for Caregiving  Join Zoom Meeting Monday, Nov. 17, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm …

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4 Vaccines Linked to a Lower Risk of Dementia

JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / September 29, 2025

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Some vaccine-preventable diseases are linked to accelerated brain atrophy and increased dementia risk years down the line. by Richard Sima for the Washington Post Vaccines don’t just protect us from infectious diseases or lessen their effects. Some are also associated with a reduced risk for dementia, research shows. “They’ll protect against these really potentially severe …

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5 Questions to Ask a Cognitive Neurologist

JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / August 26, 2025

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Worried About Your Memory? Here Are 5 Questions to Ask a Cognitive Neurologist from University of Utah Health As we age, it’s normal to have concerns about our cognitive health, especially for those who have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Nicholas Frost, MD, PhD, and Christine Cliatt Brown, MD, neurologists at …

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How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech

JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / August 11, 2025

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Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp. by Paula Span for the New York Times It started with a high school typing course. Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency …

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Is it dementia, or wasn’t I like this at 40?

JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 29, 2025

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by Leslie Milk for the Beacon A few weeks ago, my 13-year-old grandson left his phone in the refrigerator. He had gone looking for snack, put his phone down on a shelf, and left the phone behind when he closed the refrigerator door. He thought this was hilarious. If it happened to me, I would …

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