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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Healthy Brain Aging – Nutrition

A well-balanced diet can keep you healthy, feeling better, and decrease your chances of certain diseases. Read these resources to learn more about healthy food choices and meal planning. Resources Recipes for a Healthy Brain Emory Top Brain Foods Make Smart Food Choices Mediterranean Diet What’s on Your Plate: Smart Food Choices

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Healthy Brain Aging – Future Planning

After receiving a diagnosis, most patients and families ask “What’s next?” Learn more about future care planning here. 2024 Benefits Guide for older Georgians A comprehensive guide to benefits from the Georgia Department of Health and Human Services Division of Aging Services. Advance Care Planning Tips from the National Institute on Aging on common care […]

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Practical Advice for Caregivers

A mild cognitive impairment or dementia diagnosis affects the whole family. Here are some carefully curated resources for care partners to help with day-today activities. Care Decisions It can be difficult to decide what level of care is most appropriate for your loved one after a dementia diagnosis. This leaflet from the Alzheimer’s Association® lays […]

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Simple Caregiver Tips For Keeping Your Person Safer

Are you a Care Partner—sometimes called a Caregiver? Do you assist in the care of a family member or a loved one with a chronic illness or disability? If so, Caregiving During Crisis is here for you. We’ve collected relevant information from the Centers for Disease Control and collected them in this simple document. Feel […]

Management Guidelines for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia

Table of Contents 1. Clinical Management Guidelines Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia,   Vascular/Mixed Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia a. Healthy Lifestyle b. Risk Factor Management c. Medication Strategies              i.  Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (ACHEIs) Initiation and Management             ii.  Memantine Initiation and Management II.  Targeted Management of Common […]

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How To Recognize and Manage Caregiver Stress

10 Common Signs of Caregiver Stress 1.  Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed. I know Mom is going to get better. 2.  Anger at the person living with dementia or frustration that he or she can’t do the things that once came naturally. He knows how to […]

Caregiver Tips

Simple Tips for Keeping Your Person Safer Are you a Care Partner—sometimes called a Caregiver? Do you assist in the care of a family member or a loved one with a chronic illness or disability? If so, Caregiving During Crisis is here for you. We’ve collected relevant information for the Centers for Disease control and […]

Grab-N-Go Resource

Hopefully, you’ll never need a trip to the emergency room. But if you, or the person you care for, has dementia it’s best to be prepared. A trip to the emergency room is already difficult. Not having access to all the information the staff and doctors need can make it even harder. You can be […]

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