What to Expect
The journey begins when a potential member is referred to us from the Emory Cognitive Neurology clinic or the Emory Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Patients must have a diagnosis of MCI to be eligible for the program. When a referral is received, our clinical team confirms the Member's eligibility for the program. Next, the referred Member and Care Partner are contacted about the program. If both Member and Care Partner are interested and are ready to commit, they are scheduled for Orientation and Planning visits.
Orientation & Planning
During Orientation & Planning, Members and Care Partners undergo baseline assessments, technology onboarding, group orientation. As part of Orientation & Planning, Members receive access to the MyCEP app. Throughout their journey with the Cognitive Empowerment Program, we highly encourage Members to utilize the MyCEP App to keep track of class schedules, resources and other exciting information such as CEP news, updates, and research opportunities.
6-month Program
After completing Orientation & Planning, the Member begins their 6-month program. During the 6 months, Members complete classes such as Cognitive Training, Live Well, Functional Independence, Nutrition, Get Active, Yoga, Tai Chi, Art Exploration, and Think Tank. Care Partners also have the opportunity to participate in monthly Care Partner specific education classes and support groups.
Alumni Program
Once the 6-month program ends, Members and Care Partners can transition to the alumni program. As an alumni, they have the opportunity to participate in any CEP Community Live classes, support groups, and social activities in the program space. Even after a Member and Care Partner graduate from the 6-month program, they continue to be a part of the CEP community.
Empowerment in Action
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, Members are required to attend all classes on their schedule. However, we understand that Members will have personal obligations and may need to be away at certain times. To ensure Members get maximum benefit from the program, we encourage them to limit absences as much as possible.
Cognitive Empowerment Program Members and Care Partners have access to a special kind of resource that is often not considered as such: EACH OTHER. In fact, the social engagement offered by the program—and the resulting relationships that are built between people—is cited by most participants as the most valuable part of the program. There are very few other opportunities elsewhere in the community to form these deep, ongoing bonds with others experiencing the Mild Cognitive Impairment journey.