A mild cognitive impairment or dementia diagnosis affects the whole family. Learn about important resources for care partners.
The Savvy Caregiver® six-week program is a nationally recognized evidence-based dementia family caregiver training program. THE SAVVY CAREGIVER® PROGRAM HAS BEEN SHOWN TO: The GOAL of this program is to increase dementia caregivers’ sense of competence and confidence in their care role by teaching and allowing them to practice proven skills.
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The Savvy Caregiver® six-week program is a nationally recognized evidence-based dementia family caregiver training program. THE SAVVY CAREGIVER® PROGRAM HAS BEEN SHOWN TO: The GOAL of this program is to increase dementia caregivers’ sense of competence and confidence in their care role by teaching and allowing them to practice proven skills.
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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 […]
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A series of videos from GMN on how the skills used in improvisation can be helpful to improving interactions with people in our lives who are living with dementia. We share some basic strategies and then provide walkthroughs of common scenarios. Improv for Caregiving: Embracing the Skills of Improv Improv for Caregiving: Strategy 1 – […]
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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 […]
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Georgia Division of Aging Services / Georgia Department of Human Services The Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) supports the larger goals of DHS by assisting older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to achieve safe, healthy, independent, and self-reliant lives Georgia Aging & Disability Resource […]
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Home safety, driving, falling, and living alone are some top safety concerns for seniors. Learn more about what you need to do to stay safe with the resources below. Safe Driving for a Lifetime Advice from The Hartford on family conversations around dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and driving. Driver Planning Agreement A simple form to use […]
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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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If You or Your Person Use Rideshare Services, Follow These Rules 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. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we recommend that […]
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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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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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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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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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