Episode 099: When You Google “Early Signs of Dementia” at 2 AM

Have you ever Googled early signs of dementia at 2 AM after forgetting a word, walking into a room with no idea why, or losing your keys while holding your keys? You are not alone, and what is happening may not be what you fear most.June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and this fear is in the air for a lot of women right now - especially the woman noticing her own memory slipping in ways she did not expect.In Episode 099, Coach Janet J walks you through:How to tell the difference between memory slips that are common with age and patterns worth bringing to a doctorWhy some of what feels like cognitive decline may be chronic stress wearing a costumeHow to move from helpless fear to one small, doable step that cares for the brain you haveSCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)Research note: Framing draws on the National Institute on Aging’s guidance on normal aging versus dementia, the 2024 Lancet Commission update on modifiable dementia risk factors, and Lupien et al. (2009) on chronic stress and the hippocampus.Educational content only. Not medical advice. If you notice new, worsening, or daily-life-disrupting memory changes, please talk with a qualified healthcare professional.Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.