After receiving a diagnosis, most patients and families ask “What’s next?” Learn more about medical, lifestyle, future care planning, and post-diagnosis here.
Research shows practicing healthy lifestyle choices delays progression. Increasing physical activity, eating healthy, limiting alcohol consumption, managing stress, staying connected with social activities and engaging in more cognitive activities are a few changes to consider. Talking About Brain Health and Aging: The Basics The Administration for Community Living discusses the basis of brain health and […]
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Research shows practicing healthy lifestyle choices delays progression. Increasing physical activity, eating healthy, limiting alcohol consumption, managing stress, staying connected with social activities and engaging in more cognitive activities are a few changes to consider. Talking About Brain Health and Aging: The Basics The Administration for Community Living discusses the basis of brain health and […]
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Here are some resources for care partners and people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia doesn’t just affect the life of the person living with the disease. It also changes the lives of the people who care for them. Georgia Memory Net understands just how challenging it […]
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Hard Conversations: When to Recommend a Long-Term Care Facility With 16.1 million families, friends and other non-professional care partners in the U.S. providing for individuals with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, a clinician needs to be aware not only of the symptoms and condition of the patient, but also the impact that patient care […]
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When dealing with a degenerative condition that currently has no cure, there’s an understandable impulse to feel as if there’s no point in aggressively identifying Alzheimer’s disease early. But early diagnosis and treatment can have a seriously beneficial impact for patients and families and has strong implications for future treatment strategies. The importance of a […]
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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 […]
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Acclaimed Health Literacy Experts Advocates for Treating Cognitive Conditions in a Way that Patients and Families Can Understand Dr. Ruth Parker is a Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Public Health, and a Sr. Fellow in Ethics at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Her core passion is health literacy, a critically important, yet often overlooked subject […]
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Many of us experience occasional memory lapses, like forgetting someone’s name or where we left our keys. So how does someone know if their memory challenges—or other symptoms—should prompt them to seek a diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias? The first step is understanding all the symptoms. While many forms of dementia are associated with memory […]
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The answer to this question is significant and important for anyone suffering or at risk from Alzheimer’s disease. And it’s particularly critical for care partners and families that will ultimately be responsible for the journey of care that an Alzheimer’s patient must take in life. The fact is that there is a very strong and […]
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Social Worker and Policy Maker in Geriatric and Dementia Care Explains Why Whole Person, and Whole Family, Care is so Important Dr. Lindsay Prizer is a public health researcher and clinically-licensed social worker with a background in neurology. During her career working with patients suffering from Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, she has developed […]
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Based on the inconsistent coverage in the media, when you read about or see Alzheimer’s in the news, you probably fall into one of two camps: either you feel that memory loss is the primary and only symptom of the disease, and therefore you would “know it if you saw it,” or you come away […]
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People experiencing symptoms of undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias often experience fear, anger, and even denial. But delaying a diagnosis can lead to a host of issues. What can you say to help a loved one take steps toward getting a necessary diagnosis? Talking about memory loss with a loved one can be tough. […]
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Research now shows that in half of the cases studied, patients with cognitive issues actually had a combination of conditions, instead of Alzheimer’s alone. This is significant because some of these conditions may be preventable or treatable, making it absolutely essential to get screened by a medical professional and determine the right diagnoses behind symptoms […]
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Our diagnosis process…. peace of mind with a supportive process designed to ease anxiety and craft an actionable care plan for a clear path forward.
Start with your trusted primary care provider for an initial evaluation.
Based on your unique situation, an in-person or assisted Telehealth appointment will be provided.
Our memory care experts will provide you with a clear diagnosis and personalized care plan.
Connect with resources that support your journey with expert guidance.
You will continue with ongoing care in partnership with your primary care provider.
