The Georgia MIND Project is a long-term research study about brain health and health behaviors. Georgia MIND gives you a simple way to support research while learning more about your own brain. By signing up, you help CARE Center researchers understand brain health across the lifespan—and you gain access to brain health education, screenings, research opportunities, and updates on events and discoveries near you. Your voice matters, and together we can shape a healthier brain future for all Georgians.
Georgia MIND gives you a simple way to support brain health research while learning more about your own brain. By signing up, you help CARE Center researchers understand brain health across the lifespan and you gain access to brain health education, screenings, research opportunities, and updates on events and discoveries near you. Your voice matters, and together we can shape a healthier brain future for all Georgians.
Eligibility
We’ve got your mind on ours. You can join the Georgia MIND project if you:
Are at least 45 years old
Speak English
Are a GA resident (full or part time)
Do not currently have certain memory-related health conditions, like dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
Have access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet connected to the internet
What To Expect
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First, click on the “Enroll Now” button at the top of the page to complete a short online eligibility survey
5 min
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If you are eligible, you will then receive an email to complete an introductory annual survey about health and lifestyle.
30 min
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After your introductory survey, you will be able to access a link to complete a digital cognitive test (developed by the Mayo Clinic) that you can take on your own at home. The test takes can be completed on a computer, phone, or tablet. Afterward, you’ll receive feedback on your results that you can choose to review with your doctor at your next appointment.
20 min
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Then, throughout the year, we will send you optional easy surveys about sleep, exercise, diet, tech use, and social connections.
15- 30 min (Optional)
Participation Opportunities
The first 100 participants who enroll will be eligible of our very own CARE package, which includes UGA swag!
As the main GA MIND study does not provide compensation, participants will receive periodic notifications about additional UGA research opportunities that may offer compensation.
Not eligible? No problem. Stay informed with our newsletter.
Curious about what else we are working on? Explore our current CARE research initiatives and see how, together, we are shaping a brighter future for dementia care..