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Experts highlight Georgia MemoryNet, caregiver training and community day programs as key supports
Summary
Researchers and service providers told the Senate study committee that Georgia MemoryNet, caregiver training programs such as Savvy Caregiver, and local day‑programs like Via Cognitive Health provide diagnostic, training and respite services caregivers need — but demand outstrips capacity, especially in rural counties.
Researchers and program directors told the Senate study committee that existing diagnostic networks and caregiver training programs provide concrete supports but need more capacity and better outreach to reach rural and underserved families.
Dr. Ken Hepburn of Emory University described Georgia MemoryNet as a statewide network of memory assessment clinics, with a coordinated protocol of neuropsychological and caregiver assessments, a community service educator who maps local resources and an ongoing consultation link to primary‑care providers. Hepburn said MemoryNet’s clinics provide an hour‑plus patient…
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