Mind Matters: Dementia Care for Primary Care Providers (August 2026)

This course is designed for primary care providers (PCPs) in general practice. It would likely be of interest to practitioners (such as physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners) who regularly deal with patients who have dementia. The program describes screening, assessment, diagnosis, and management of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Georgia Memory Net has statewide consultative resources for consultative services for early and accurate dementia so this offering will be of interest to those who are referring patients to GMN or are considering doing so. Materials will be useful for learners from resident to experienced provider interested in learning about ADRD and/or GMN.

Target Audience

Primary Care Providers 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the objectives of Georgia Memory Net (GMN).
  2. Explain the role of Memory Assessment Clinics (MACs).
  3. Assess patients for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).
  4. Explain how to manage difficult symptoms of ADRD.
  5. Use the Annual Wellness Visit and/or Mini Cog to identify patients for early signs of ADRD.
  6. Use the GMN referral form to refer patients to a MAC or DPH Telehealth site.
  7. Describe two recent advances in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Treatment.
  8. Identify resources for PCPs, patients, and caregivers.

Additional Information

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Morehouse School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Morehouse School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/11/2026
Course expires: 
09/11/2027
Rating: 
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Planner(s)

Emma Matovu, MPH, CHES

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kesan Samuel

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Carolyn Clevenger

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Chadwick Hales

has a financial relationship (Other) with cognito;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with janssen;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with cognition therapeutics;.

Lee Jennings

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Theodore Johnson, MD, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

James Lah, MD. PhD

has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Roche Diagnostics;.
has a financial relationship (Intellectual Property Other) with EmTheraPro;.

David Loring, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Morehouse School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Morehouse School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.00 Attendance
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