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Improv for Alzheimer’s – The Power of “Yes, And…”
You’ve probably heard of improvisational theatre, sometimes called “improv comedy,” or simply “improv.” It’s a form of theater where the performers have no scripts-they make the story up as they go. To succeed, the performers must use a variety of…
Fast Referrals: Why They Matter
There are thousands of Georgians who have noticed signs of memory loss or cognitive impairment, but many of them have never received a diagnosis for those symptoms. Some may have talked about the symptoms with their Primary Care Provider, or…
More than Memory Loss —The 10 Symptoms of Alzheimer’s You Should Know
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?…
Memory Issues? Why a Referral to Georgia Memory Net Might be the Right Next Step.
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have touched the lives of so many Georgians. Whether you’ve experienced it yourself or watched someone close to you live with memory and cognitive challenges, it’s a difficult journey. Despite how common these conditions are,…
The Difference Between Telehealth and Managed Telehealth
The Difference Between Telehealth and Managed Telehealth Georgia Memory Net was created to give Georgians a faster, accurate way to get a diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. That’s why we have Memory Assessment Clinics all around our state-so…
Talk to Your Primary Care Provider About Memory Issues
We all forget things sometimes. Maybe we misplace our keys, or forget the name of someone we’ve just been introduced to. These lapses are fairly common, and can be a normal aspect of aging. So at what point should you…
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…
Free Dementia Caregiver Training
Do you provide care for a loved one living with dementia? The Savvy Caregiver® six-week program is a nationally recognized evidence-based dementia family caregiver training program, and Georgia Memory Net is offering free classes for the first 100 qualified applicants….
Focus on Your Future Health for Free
The Annual Wellness Visit, sometimes called an “AWV,” is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider. The purpose of the Annual Wellness Visit is to create or update a personalized prevention plan that may help prevent illness based on your…
Winter Weather Tips for People Living with Alzheimer’s
Cold weather can pose heath challenges for everyone. But people living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia have a higher risk of some health hazards when temperatures get low. Here are nine potential cold weather hazards and some techniques people…
Help in Having the Tough Conversation
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…
Alzheimer’s, dementia hitting Black communities hard. Researchers hope this tool will help.
(January 25, 2022 at 9:02 am EST By WSBTV.com) African-Americans make up 13% of the population nationwide, yet they bear a third of the cost of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common, it’s not…
Join Our Caregiving During Crisis Program
Georgia Memory Net’s parent organization and collaborators at Emory’s Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center have released this helpful information to help support caregivers during this time of Coronavirus. We are addressing this to all the family members and friends who…
Resources for Care Partners
Georgia Memory Net’s parent organization and collaborators at Emory’s Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center have released this helpful information to help support caregivers during this time of Coronavirus. We are addressing this to all the family members and friends who…
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…
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…
Rideshare Safety Tips
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…
Dan Goerke is Gold Standard for Providing Alzheimer’s Care
Dan Goerke’s wife, Denise, was in her 50s when she first showed signs of Alzheimer’s disease. She would have trouble navigating to meetings and would work all night on a project, only for Dan to check and see that she…
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 a unique understanding of how important…
Health Economist Sees New Hope in Fight Against Alzheimer’s, Other Types of Dementia
Dr. Miranda Moore is an Assistant Professor in Family and Preventive Medicine at Emory University who has studied the health care workforce and its impacts on patient health. When it comes to caring for elderly populations, including offering patients services…
Georgia Memory Net at a Glance
What is Georgia Memory Net and why does it exist? There’s so much information about Alzheimer’s and related dementias in Georgia, and how to diagnose and treat them, that it can become overwhelming. We’ve done our best to simplify the info into a clear one-page infographic.
