Defying Dementia

06/27/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about dementia is that there isn’t anything you can do.

The truth is…there is.

This month is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and I had the opportunity to sit down with WNKY to talk about why these conversations matter so much. We talked about early warning signs, modifiable risk factors, and why waiting until a crisis happens is often the hardest path for families.

This work has become incredibly personal to me, and it’s the reason Defying Dementia exists. My hope is that we can help people stop thinking about dementia as simply a diagnosis and start thinking about brain health as something we can all be proactive about—long before there’s ever a diagnosis.

If you have a few minutes, I’d love for you to watch the interview. And if it makes you think of someone—a parent, grandparent, spouse, friend, or even yourself—I hope you’ll share it. These conversations have the power to change lives.

Our goal isn’t just to help people after a diagnosis. It’s to help families avoid unnecessary crisis, understand their options earlier, and give them the tools to live well for as long as possible. That’s what Defying Dementia is all about.

Thank you to WNKY for helping us spread the message that brain health deserves the same attention as heart health, diabetes, and every other part of our wellness.

🩷Jenny

On your Friday edition of Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson is joined by Jenny Jacobs to talk more about Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

06/23/2026

  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – June is Brain and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the state of Kentucky has over 81,000 people aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s. Jenny Jacobs is the founder of Defying Dementia and says it’s important to pay close atte...

06/05/2026

04/20/2026

That moment when the car turns into your personal concert? 🎶
It’s actually doing more for your brain than you think.

Music activates multiple parts of the brain at the same time — memory, movement, language, and emotion — which is why familiar songs can bring words back, spark connection, and boost confidence.

What looks like “just singing along” is often real brain engagement happening in real time.

Small moments like this are powerful tools for supporting brain health every day.

Try this today:
Turn the music up and sing along. It counts. 💛

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

Sometimes we don’t realize we’re turning everyday conversations into memory tests.

Questions like “Do you remember?” can create pressure instead of connection.

A simple shift makes a big difference:
Instead of asking for the memory… offer the context.

That small change helps reduce anxiety, protect confidence, and keep the relationship feeling safe and supportive.

Caregiving isn’t about testing memory.
It’s about supporting the person.

Daily Defiance Strategy: Don’t quiz—cue.

03/27/2026

You walk into a room…
…and immediately forget why you’re there 🙃
Cue the internal panic:
“Wait… is something wrong with me?”
Let me reassure you—this is actually really common.
And more importantly… it’s often fixable.
Your brain just needs an “anchor.”
Try saying what you’re about to do out loud before you move.
It sounds simple—but it works.
And if you’ve been noticing things like this more often… don’t ignore it out of fear. There’s a lot we can do to support your brain.