Educational Resources

Information related to healthy aging, post-diagnosis, and understanding the diagnosis. For care partners, we have provided guides, links, and one-sheets that cover topics such as safety, partner programs, challenging behaviors, future planning, and more.

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GMN Resources

Resources GMN Information for Healthcare Professionals GMN Information for Patients / Caregivers GMN Professional Training and Education GMNsightsGMNtalksShort Video Tutorials There are additional educational resources that are for members of Georgia Memory Net’s partner network only. If you would like access to them, please reach out to info@gamemorynet.org to see how you can join the network.

GMN Tutorials

A series of brief tutorials on focused dementia-related topics. Tutorials Use of the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale An explanation of the staging scale used. Mini-Mental vs SLUMS A comparison of the Mini-Mental state Exam (MMSE) and the St Louis University Stats Examination screening tests. MOCA vs Mini-Mental vs SLUMS A comparison of the Montreal Cognitive […]

Care Partner Resources

A mild cognitive impairment or dementia diagnosis affects the whole family. Learn about important resources for care partners. Resources Practical Advice for Caregivers Future Planning Safety Veteran Support Training Programs / Online Courses

Annual Wellness Visit

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Collected Educational Resources

Healthy Brain Aging Learn about ways to optimize your brain’s health including diet, exercise, and social activity. Post Diagnosis What’s next? Access medical, lifestyle, future care planning, and post-diagnosis resources here. Understanding The Diagnosis Here you can learn more about dementia and mild cognitive impairment and the different diseases that cause them. Care Partner Resources Access […]

Understanding the Diagnosis

There are many causes of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Learn more about these conditions and diseases here. Alzheimer’s Disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Down Syndrome & Alzheimer’s Disease Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Korsakoff Syndrome Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Mixed Dementia Parkinson’s Dementia Vascular Dementia

Understanding the Diagnosis – Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease in People with Down Syndrome Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease

Understanding the Diagnosis – Korsakoff Syndrome

Kosakoff Syndrome From the Alzheimer’s Association® series on understanding dementia.

Post Diagnosis

Medical Care Connection with a primary care provider (PCP or family doctor) familiar with MCI/dementia is important for ongoing care. You may also want a cognitive neurology specialist as part of your team. These professionals can help you find the best treatments to manage symptoms and, if you are interested, direct you toward possible research […]

Resources for Veterans

VA Caregiver Support Website The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The program’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of family caregivers who care for our Nation’s Veterans, through education, resources, support, and […]

Caring for Yourself

Caregiver Emotions Advice from the Alzheimer’s Association® on the emotions caregivers may experience Caregiver Stress The Alzheimer’s Association® gives guidance on recognizing and managing caregiver stress Depression and Caregiving Information on depression in care partners from the Family Caregiver Alliance. I’m So Stressed Out! The National Institute of Mental Health offers help on deciding whether […]

Understanding the Diagnosis – Parkinson’s Dementia

Parkinson’s Disease From the Alzheimer’s Association® series on understanding dementia. Parkinson’s Foundation We have everything you need to live better with Parkinson’s. Support our mission to improve care and advance research toward a cure. Everyday Helpful Hints Prepared by the American Parkinson Disease Association. this pamphlet provides proven ways tosimplify life’s daily challenges for people […]

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