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Plain English articles for St. Johns County seniors and families on memory and dementia, caregiving, wealth management, volunteering, and trusted local resources.

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An older man sketches a shape during a memory exercise while a neuropsychologist looks onFeatured articleI Can’t Define It… But, I Sure Don’t Want to Get It!Science is racing for an answer.  While there is yet no cure, there are promising treatments that may slow the disease’s progression.  But, the first step is testing your cognitive abilities.Read article →

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  1. Memory and cognitive healthCognitive testing, living with dementia, and knowing when to act.2 articles
  2. CaregivingSupport for the people giving care, and the professionals who can help.2 articles
  3. Wealth managementA four-part series on financial planning and wealth management in retirement.4 articles
  4. VolunteeringWays to put retirement time to good use in St. Johns County.2 articles
  5. Trusted resourcesNonprofit and public-service organizations every senior should know.1 article
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Memory and cognitive health

Cognitive testing, living with dementia, and knowing when to act.

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Caregiving

Support for the people giving care, and the professionals who can help.

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Wealth management

A four-part series on financial planning and wealth management in retirement.

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  1. Part 1

    Why Financial Planning Is Important for Everyone

    Good financial planning isn’t just about building wealth.  It’s about making the most of what you have and helping ensure it will be there when you need it.Read part 1 →
  2. Part 2

    Key Things to Know About Wealth Management

    Wealth management is about much more than choosing investments.  It brings the many pieces of your financial life together into a coordinated, personalized strategy designed around your needs, goals and future.Read part 2 →
  3. Part 3

    Wealth Management Strategies

    Wealth management for seniors can be quite complex and requires a thorough understanding of a person's financial situation, long-term goals, and risk tolerance.Read part 3 →
  4. Part 4

    How a Professional Wealth Manager Gets Paid

    The method of payment can have a significant impact on the advice and service provided, so it's important for clients to understand how their wealth manager is compensated.Read part 4 →
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Volunteering

Ways to put retirement time to good use in St. Johns County.

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Trusted resources

Nonprofit and public-service organizations every senior should know.

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Four Trusted Resources Every Senior Should Know

Sometimes knowing where to turn is half the battle.  These four nonprofit and public-service organizations provide seniors and caregivers with trusted information, practical assistance, health resources and connections to programs that can make navigating the challenges of aging easier.

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  • St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA)
  • Jax Hope
  • ElderSource
  • MedlinePlus
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