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Health & Wellness May 20, 2025

The roots of dementia can start in childhood – prevention should be a lifelong goal

by Scott Chiesa, UCL; Francesca Farina, University of Chicago, and Laura Booi, Leeds Beckett University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More than 60 million people…

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Aging May 29, 2024

New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham May 28, 2024 Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they…

Health Care February 27, 2023

Dementia Care Programs Help, If Caregivers Can Find Them

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham February 27, 2023 There’s no cure, yet, for Alzheimer’s disease. But dozens of programs…

Health Care January 19, 2023

Vaccination to prevent dementia? New research suggests one way viral infections can accelerate neurodegeneration

by Andrew Bubak, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Diego Restrepo, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Maria Nagel, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared…

Health Care October 20, 2022

Family Caregivers Find Support on #dementia TikTok

This article by Kate Wells of Michigan Radio first appeared in Kaiser Health News and NPR Kate Wells, Michigan Radio October 20, 2022 It all changed on a Saturday night…

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Health Care January 23, 2022

Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect

By Eilon Caspi, University of Connecticut [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Frank Piccolo was a beloved high school chemistry teacher in Ontario, Canada, until his…

Transportation & Development May 23, 2025

Cobb DOT to host Touch-a-Truck event this afternoon in Honor of Public Works Week

In celebration of American Public Works Week, the Cobb DOT will host a free Touch A Truck event this afternoon, Friday, May 23, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at…

Business & Economy May 23, 2025

Cobb Chamber Seeks Nominations for 2026 Honorary Commanders Class

According to a press release from the Cobb Chamber, the Honorary Commanders Association is now accepting nominations for its 2026 class, offering a unique opportunity for community and business leaders…

Graphic Novels May 23, 2025

Kennesaw State faculty member wins prestigious Art Directors Club award for creative excellence

[This article by Darius Goodman, with the above photo of Geo Sipp by Judith Pishnery, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] An illustration in his…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 23, 2025

“My name is Sunny, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female gold retriever. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 23, 2025

“My name is Halliwell. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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