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The CARE Center has established collaborative relationships with dementia stakeholders in various counties throughout the state.
In these communities, CARE engages with citizen and healthcare stakeholders in an iterative process of identifying strengths and need needs to inform the development and delivery of a tailored UGA CARE Center County Dementia Resource Curriculum, among other services. In building these relationships, the CARE Center has leveraged existing UGA Cooperative Extension infrastructure and personnel and is working closely with the Archway Partnership, which “connects Georgia communities with University of Georgia and other education resources to address critical locally-identified needs and opportunities”.
About Clarke
Athens-Clarke county is located in northeastern Georgia. Created in 1801, the county is now a consolidated city-county. Home of the University of Georgia (UGA), the college town of Athens is a cultural hub of creative energy. Our vibe comes from a robust visual and performing arts scene, live music, amazing food and beverage offerings, innovative creators and more.
CARE in Clarke
The UGA health sciences campus, College of Public Health, houses Hudson Hall – home of the CARE Clinic. Here at this center, we help patients and their families navigate the challenges of dementia. Simply put, this is the CARE Center’s hub, where we spread the word about dementia, provide screening and diagnosis, and deliver support to patients and their loved ones, all while training the next generation of gerontological workers.
CARE Clinic Contact Information
Institute of Gerontology
Hudson Hall (Health Sciences Campus)
University of Georgia
102 Spear Road
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: (706) 542-2539
Fax: (706) 583-0109
[email protected]
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CARE in Bulloch
The CARE Center holds a deep and meaningful partnership with Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease (ROAD) since 2022. ROAD Foundation began in 2012, and their mission is to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, provide support to caregivers through educational or financial resources, support funding for additional research. Our partnership with ROAD has resulted in community education and resources, community forums, and health education events.
Bulloch CARE Community Liaison
Lisa Renzi-Hammond, PhD
[email protected]
About Bulloch
Bulloch County is the largest county in Georgia. Created in 1796, the county was named after the first Governor of Georgia. Statesboro serves as Bulloch’s vibrant county seat. In 1906, the county became the home of the First District Agricultural and Mechanical School, a high school that eventually grew into Georgia Southern University.
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About Grady
Grady County, on the southwest border of Georgia, is the state’s 139th county. Created in 1906 from portions of Decatur and Thomas Counties. Situated in the lower coastal plain in southwest Georgia, a favorable climate affords natural resources for one of the richest farming areas in the nation. It was the original diversified farming center of the southeast.
CARE in Grady
In collaboration with UGA Archway Partnership and the UGA Connected Resilient Community (CRC) program, the CARE Center has been working with Grady County to address health and wellness. Local healthcare providers and community members have identified needs for a resource center, telehealth, support groups, and continuing education courses and programs.
Grady CARE Community Liaison
Lisa Renzi-Hammond, PhD
[email protected]
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CARE in Hart
In collaboration with UGA Archway Partnership, CARE has been working with Hart county since 2022. Serving as one of our original CARE sites, Hart county has paved the way for the CARE Center to develop dementia community education.
Hart CARE Community Liaison
Anita Reina, PhD
About Hart
Located in northeast Georgia, Hart County was named after Nancy Hart, a local Revolutionary War heroine. It is the only county in Georgia named for a woman. Hart County is noted for its exceptional livability, miles of shoreline on Lake Hartwell, the historic town of Hartwell, and scenic rural districts with gently rolling hills.
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About Lowndes
Lowndes County, on the southwest border of Georgia, was created in 1825. Valdosta, GA was named one of “America’s Friendliest Cities” by Rand McNally and USA Today’s Best of the Road contest.
CARE in Lowndes
We partner with Reminiscent; an advocacy and educational company dedicated to Alzheimer’s and related dementias awareness and caregiver support. With this partnership, we have shared caregiver support guides throughout the county.
Community Liaison
CARE in McDuffie
In collaboration with UGA Archway Partnership and Cooperative Extension, CARE has been working with McDuffie since 2021. As one of our original community sites, McDuffie has served as our springboard for community education, first-responder education, and faith-based leader engagement.
McDuffie CARE Community Liaison
Jenay Beer, PhD
About McDuffie
Located in eastern Georgia, McDuffie County is part of the rapidly growing Augusta area, and home to blues legend Blind Willie McTell, many fans of blues music visit McDuffies annual blues festival. The vibrant and diverse Thomson city serves as the county seat sine 1870, and nearby Clarks Hill Lake supports wildlife management areas.
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About Washington
Washington County, the first county in our nation to be named after General George Washington, was formed in 1784. Washington County provides a friendly business environment, a skilled, capable workforce, abundant natural resources, while maintaining a rural and small-town feel atmosphere.
CARE in Washington
In collaboration with UGA Archway Partnership and Cooperative Extension, CARE has been working with Washington wince 2021. Washington has engaged in extensive CARE listening sessions, education programs, and has future plans for dementia-friendly garden and telehealth interventions.
Washington CARE Community Liaison
Jenay Beer, PhD
Community Priorities
Pulaski County is our newest CARE Community, we will be launching our listening sessions in 2024. More information to come soon.
102 Spear Road, Athens, GA 30602
Phone: (706) 542-2539
Fax: (706) 583-0109