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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…

Man in Norwegian nursing home sitting in front of table by Christmas tree

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…

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Opinion November 29, 2023

A few political cartoons from Clay Jones

A selection of political cartoons from Clay Jones

Cobb County November 29, 2023

Cobb Major Crimes Unit investigating homicide on Circle 75 Parkway

According to a public information release from Officer S.A. Barner, the Cobb County Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that took place at 4900 Circle 75 Parkway. …

Town Center November 29, 2023

The 2024 Noonday Creek 5K & 10K features a poster design competition

The Town Center Community announced that registration is open for the 2024 Noonday Shanty 5K & 10K race on the Noonday Creek Trail, to take place Saturday, March 23. You…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 29, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Just take a look at this friendly face! Then consider giving me a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male tan/white terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 29, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Olaf. I’m a sweet, big kitty in need of a loving home”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…