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Caregiving in a Time of Coronavirus

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…

Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Just the Facts

Knowledge is power and when you learn what Alzheimer’s statistics reveal about the nature of this devastating disease, it can be alarming, but it can also illuminate the path forward to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and family…

How Can I Keep Myself and My Loved One Safe and Happy while Sheltering in Place?

This is a great question and one that must be on the minds of families all over the state. Let’s look at both parts of the question. Safe. First, the scary part: How to stay safe? The short answer is…

Alzheimer’s vs Dementia: Know the Difference

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 it’s…

Alzheimer’s Three Stages: What to Expect

Alzheimer’s caregivers face a hard journey when their loved one is diagnosed with dementia. One of the core philosophies of Georgia Memory Net is clear and honest communication to make sure that you’re prepared for the road ahead. With the…

How to Recognize the Subtle Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

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…

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.

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