Long Live The Brains

10/04/2023

What will be your lasting legacy? What will you do to protect & ensure your legacy? Register today via the link in our bio & join our co-host, Kandice Jacobs Robinson, on Feb. 3, 2024 at the Lasting Legacies: Life-Planning Conference where you will be equipped to leave a lasting legacy!
Also, if you are a caregiver for someone living with neurodegenerative disease and you’re in need of self-care resources, see the flyer in our story today for information on the “Caring For The Caregiver” program. It is being hosted this Sat., Oct. 7th, by — one of the platinum Lasting Legacies conference sponsors. will have a vending table, and Kandice would love to have the opportunity to greet you there and answer any additional questions you may have regarding our upcoming conference!

09/19/2023

“Just because what you’re doing is good doesn’t mean things will be easy. You must persist.” - Dr. Willie Jolley / This is precisely what I have had to do to bring this important program back to you.

Many Long Live The Brains followers likely recall the Lasting Legacies interviews Dr. Tipton and I did, in 2020, leading up the last life-planning conference hosted virtually during the pandemic. Well, I am grateful & elated to announce that the Lasting Legacies: 2024 Life-Planning Conference is back! Click play to hear my story of perseverance & then visit lastinglegacies2024.eventbrite.com to learn about how you too can be equipped to leave a lasting legacy!

11/10/2022

From our co-host, Kandice Jacobs Robinson:

I began the morning of this year’s feeling emotional, but it soon proved to be an absolute blessing... As we walked, a gentleman — seeing my shirt came up on my left and inquired how I knew Willie Jacobs. Before I could answer he said, “Wait, you’re his daughter aren’t you.” I smiled…and said, “I am.” He then said, “I worked with your dad at Bellsouth for many years. How is he doing?” My smile left my face and went to my misty eyes instead, and I gently answered in my funeral director voice, “He passed away in May,” not knowing to what degree this news may upset him. Before I could finish steeling myself, this kind but complete stranger put his arm around me and told me how sorry he was. I did the same, feeling his earnest sincerity…Feeling my daddy’s spirit, I managed not to come completely unglued…But God, you can be found in every moment…

Willie B Jacobs, you are still here with us. My amazing daddy, your legacy lives on., your light still shines bright in this world! BY GOD’S AMAZING GRACE WE RAISED $4K in support of the educational & caregiver support programming and research being done by Alzheimer's Association, Central/North Florida!!! Donations are still being accepted through December, and you can help us reach $5K by making a tax-deductible donation here:👇🏽
https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2022/FL-CentralandNorthFlorida?team_id=744956&pg=team&fr_id=15469&fbclid=IwAR0F5g7s4osd2PkxutHvwD-TdBlGvWLY2cjFXKT2BvBBbPDdvN1GuFjOD-Q

Spending the first part of my day with was an utter joy! I invite you to enjoy these memories with me — in particular if you need a reason to smile today, I highly recommend the photos of my future little CEO, partying with a purpose — in honor of her grandaddy! Peace & Blessings 💜

P.S. - Jace Miller at Rush Order Tees, you are an absolute rock star model of customer service and being an empathetic human being! Thank you for hearing my heart in sharing how important it was to have these shirts the next day, in time for the walk early Sat morning. You actually took the time to extend such sincere condolences, and you were willing to go the extra mile to ensure this shirt was printed and overnighted for me and my daughter to wear at the walk!!! I will never be able to adequately convey my gratitude — the quality of print was exceptional!

09/21/2022

From co-host, Kandice Jacobs Robinson:
Today is World Alzheimer's Day; and, I feel this is the right day to share with loyal Long Live The Brains followers the reason for the noted silence here on our podcast page. Four months ago, my loving father -- Willie Jacobs -- entered peaceful rest from his battle with Alzheimer's disease; and, I have taken this time to actually follow the advice I share as a death care provider. Through the support of those who were aware — to include my friend & former founding host, Dr. Philip Tipton & his lovely family, I have been greatly encouraged. I look forward to continuing the important work of "equipping you to live life abundantly & leave a lasting legacy.”
Today though, with the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's in November, I ask for you to please VISIT http://act.alz.org/goto/MemoryWarriorz TODAY TO REGISTER FOR THE WALK OR TO MAKE A DONATION in support of our team fundraising goal. Let’s support the Alzheimer's Association as they continue the vital work of finding a cure and ensure continued programming for the millions of family caregivers. This year I will walk once more, but this time in honor of my dad’s amazing legacy — which you can read more about at https://www.pontevedravalley.com/obituaries/willie-jacobs.
I thank each of you sincerely in advance, and I invite you to continue to replay past episodes for needed resource information until we can return with a new season!

07/31/2021

Earlier this week, our co-host — Kandice Jacobs Robinson, sat down with the hosts of BUZZ Media segment, “Caring For Seniors” to discuss her work with Kandice Jacobs Creations, Incorporated. Of course the conversation included Long Live The Brains, it’s founder Dr. Tipton & interim co-host, Dr. Cauffield, as well as the upcoming Lasting Legacies: Life-Planning Conference in Oct. 2021!

Each week on “Caring for Seniors,” our hosts sit down with those who are hard at work in the community, making sure our elders are properly cared for. This week, David Stieglitz and Adrienne Houghton talk to Kandice Jacobs Robinson from Kandice Jacobs Creations. Kandice Jacobs Creations p...

07/19/2021

Are you a care partner for someone living in late-stage Alzheimer's disease? Have you and this care recipient lost a loved one over the past (16) months, during the course of the pandemic? Well, one of our co-hosts can personally answer yes to both of these questions; and, because we know numerous others who have had to navigate this particularly painful & challenging situation, this is why we have Dr. Christine Cauffield joining us on Tuesday evening for what promises to be an especially meaningful conversation. So, we invite you to join us as we discuss, "How to Console & Help a Loved One in Late-Stage Alzheimer’s disease Navigate Loss." Also, we will be making a special announcement you don't want to miss!

07/09/2021

Did you know July is Sandwich Generation Month? Sandwich Generation caregivers are that unique group of individuals in their late 30's to early 50's who are sandwiched between raising children and caring for aging parents. Are you a sandwich generation caregiver, and do you struggle with such concerns as: "How do I practice self care while taking care of my loved one?"
If so, we invite you to and watch the replay of this extremely informative and empowering webinar from the Baptist Health Jacksonville 2021 Strength & Resiliency Series!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygYqd3PlUmA
During this discussion, our co-host, Kandice Jacobs Robinson -- as well as a local medical professional and community spiritual leader -- share the answer to such relevant mental health questions and do so with the targeted group of caregivers within the African American community in mind.

There is an African proverb that says, A village without the elderly is like a well without water. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Black elders, 60 years and o...

07/06/2021

Have you seen (or listened to) our last episode with Dr. Connie Frigo (https://fb.watch/6zoGExNciI/)? If you have, then you heard Dr. Tipton's announcement that he is stepping away temporarily to attend to his expanding responsibilities. 🙂 Although we are sad about this necessary, temporary departure, we certainly congratulate Dr. Tipton & Megan on their latest blessing! As a result, we are sure you may have been checking back and wondering what's going to happen with Long Live The Brains? Are we suspending the remainder of season 2? Is this the end altogether? Well, the wait is over, and there is no need to worry! We are extremely excited to announce our new, interim co-host -- Dr. Christine Cauffield -- who will join us beginning July 20th to continue the important work of giving you a 360 degree look at neurodegenerative disease! right here to .

05/10/2021

Are you a caregiver for someone living with dementia who is experiencing burnout and you're in need of respite? Are you a church leader with an aging congregant population; and, are the needs of care partners increasingly being brought to your attention? Well, we invite you to join us tomorrow night @6:00P CST/7:00P EST as we talk with Daphne Johnston, Executive Director of Respite for All Foundation(RAF)! RAF is a volunteer-driven respite program which provides resources and training to inspire faith-based communities, across the country, to establish and sustain new respite chapters based on this model.