Georgia Memory Net PCP Brochure

Published on: April 15, 2025

An older couple laughing together outdoors. Text reads: clarity, care, community. Georgia Memory Net is a statewide program dedicated to supporting Primary Care Practices by providing fast and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, supported by the Georgia Department of Human Services and managed by the Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Emory University.

Infographic: The Need for Georgia Memory Net Is Clear. 46% increase in Alzheimer's by 2025, more than any other state. 385k have self-reported cognitive impairment. 80% have not yet been evaluated or treated. 6 year average delay in memory-loss diagnosis. $5 billion in preventable admissions expenses.

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HERE FOR YOU

Georgia Memory Net Is

Here for Practices Like Yours

Georgia Memory Net (GMN) Memory Assessment Clinics (MACs)

Take in-depth memory evaluations off the schedules of time-crunched PCPs.

Expert diagnostic assessment by providers trained by Emory University’s Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and supported by the National Institutes of Health.

GMN makes your referral process simple; fax or direct secure messaging—no burdensome

paperwork or process changes

Typical MAC evaluation involves two appointments:

Visit 1: Initial diagnostic assessment
Visit 2: Patient & care partner meet with Community Service Educator to discuss diagnosis, ongoing care, and community support opportunities

After diagnosis, patients are referred back to their PCP with a comprehensive treatment plan

Referring providers have access to patient records from the MAC

M AC Community Service Educators connect patients and care partners to local resources in your community, which may include:

Area Agencies on Aging
Alzheimer’s Association
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

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How It Works flowchart: Step 1, Identifying Risk, PCP identifies risk via MiniCog during Annual Wellness Visits or other observations, then refers patient to GMN Memory Assessment Clinic. Step 2, Patient Visits MAC, patient receives prompt diagnostic testing. Step 3, Patient Returns to MAC, patient and care partners meet with Community Service Educator to receive diagnosis. Step 4, Connection to Community, GMN connects patient and care partners with local support agencies. Step 5, PCP Continues Care, PCP receives care plan and administers ongoing care.

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ALL OF GEORGIA

Working to Cover All of Georgia

Our goal is that someday every Georgian will have convenient access to world-class diagnostic centers for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. We’re starting with these five strategically placed locations around the state.

Map of Georgia showing five Memory Assessment Clinic locations: Atlanta at 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE, 404-616-4567; Augusta at 1447 Harper St., 706-721-2798; Macon at 3780 Eisenhower Pkwy., 478-633-5500; Columbus at 1800 10th Ave., 706-571-1120; Albany at 2336 Dawson Rd., 229-312-8590.

TRAINING & OUTREACH

More Ways to Support Your Practice

Georgia Memory Net provides training via conferences, partnerships, and Georgia’s Primary Care Advisory Boards. Training topics include:

• How to conduct and bill for the Annual Wellness Visit* (AWV). It’s an important first step on the road to diagnosis, but some primary care offices conduct very few AWVs.

• How to care for dementia patients and their families. Care is more than office visits and medication, and healthcare professionals can help patients find the support they need.

• Expectations of Primary Care and Memory Assessment Clinics communications. We can serve Georgians in need better through open and transparent communications.

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*ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT

Every Medicare beneficiary over 65 is eligible for an Annual Wellness Visit—a free appointment with their primary care doctor’s office designed to assess risk, create a personalized plan for avoiding future illness, and look for signs of memory loss and cognitive decline. Those signs can lead to a referral to a GMN Memory Assessment Clinic.

Of course, not all referrals will come through an Annual Wellness Visit— physicians could notice signs of memory issues during any visit. The Annual Wellness Visit is a national program funded by Medicare.

Memory Testing & Diagnosis

Concerned About Memory Loss

Get started with Georgia Memory Net

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.

Patient Sees Primary Care Provider

Start with your trusted primary care provider for an initial evaluation.
In-person or Telehealth Appointment at Our Clinic

Based on your unique situation, an in-person or assisted Telehealth appointment will be provided.
Patient Receives Diagnosis & Care Plan

Our memory care experts will provide you with a clear diagnosis and personalized care plan.
Meeting With Community Services Educator

Connect with resources that support your journey with expert guidance.
Continues Care In Connection With Your Primary Care Provider

You will continue with ongoing care in partnership with your primary care provider.