Medication Management & Home 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 studies.

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 studies. Now […]

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Lecanemab FAQs

Monoclonal amyloid antibody infusions for Alzheimer’s Disease (aducanumab, and lecanemab): Frequently Asked Questions (last updated 07JULY2023) We understand that many of our patients and families have questions regarding new medicines for Alzheimer’s disease (aducanumab, donanemab, and lecanemab). Please see below FAQ’s for better understanding of the medications, FDA approval, Medicare coverage and availability at Emory […]

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Insight on How PCPs Can Directly Help Patients Suffering from Dementia

Leader in Cognitive Health Shares Insight on How PCPs Can Directly Help Patients Suffering from Dementia Dr. Sharon Bergquist is a Medical Director with Emory Executive Health and Master Clinician at the Emory Department of Medicine. But it’s her role as a primary care physician that gives her a unique insight on the front lines, […]

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Georgia Memory Net Supports Patients Through Their PCP

Georgia Memory Net Supports Patients Through Their PCP. Here’s How It Works. The rate of increase for Alzheimer’s in the state of Georgia is high compared to much of the U.S. It’s a problem that’s only getting worse and it’s one of the reasons that Georgia Memory Net was born. Supported by the Georgia Department […]

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Why Early Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment in Alzheimer’s Disease Makes a Real Difference

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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Defining the Relationship Between High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s

Since cognitive conditions, including Alzheimer’s, can be impacted by vascular issues, it only makes sense to evaluate if there is a link between hypertension and these diseases. Uncovering this link can not only lead to a better clarification of risk for hypertensive patients, it can answer whether or not treatments for high blood pressure may […]

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Cholesterol and Dementia: Can Treating One Prevent the Other?

For some time, the clinical community has been talking about the potential relationship between high total cholesterol in mid-life impacting a patient’s risk for dementia later on. While the number of studies on the subject has been sparse, a recent review of all available medical literature is beginning to clarify the picture. One study demonstrated […]

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There is no Alzheimer’s Cure, so What’s the Point?

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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Care Options

Advice from the Alzheimers Association Alzheimers care options It is often difficult to decide which type of care is best for a person living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. How much care is needed depends on how independently the person can perform everyday tasks. For example, he or she may need help with some of […]

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Memory Testing & Diagnosis

Concerned About Memory Loss

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