Via Cognitive Health (formerly Jud C. Hickey Center) Programming & Resources for Alzheimer’s/dementia Via Cognitive Health (formerly the Jud C. The result?
Hickey Center for Alzheimer's Care) is a local, non-profit organization that offers research-based day programming for individuals diagnosed with adult cognitive decline to engage in mental and physical exercise, plus socialization, in order to promote a higher level of cognitive function for longer. Our members and their care partners are able to maximize their quality-of-life post-diagnosis. They can live, play and work more freely in our community as the Via Cognitive Health helps them navigate the disease and mitigate its effects on daily life for as long as possible.
Registration for Ecology of Augusta: Critters, Rivers, and Regional Resilience is now open! Join us every Wednesday at 10:45am, January 14th - February 11th. Click the link below to register! https://secure.qgiv.com/for/viacognitivehealth/event/msiddtc/
As we close out the year, you have the power to make a lasting impact on families facing Alzheimer’s and other related dementia.
Your gift to Via Cognitive Health today helps create programs that keep individuals engaged and minds sharper, foster connections and resources, and keep families together longer.
Give now and start the new year knowing you’ve made a difference!
Every dollar counts. Every gift matters. Every mind deserves care.
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Via Cognitive Health! We’re grateful for our incredible community and wish you days filled with joy, peace, and well-being.
12/12/2025
This holiday season, your generosity can shine twice as bright. ✨
A compassionate donor will match every gift to Via Cognitive Health — up to $25,000 — now through Dec 31.
And if you give online and your employer matches gifts?
Your impact can be TRIPLED!
Your kindness fuels:
🧡 Day program services
🧡 Caregiver relief and respite
🧡 Education for families
🧡 Moments of joy, dignity, and connection
Please join us in celebrating our incredible Communications & Marketing Intern, Naomi, on her graduation from Augusta University! 🎉
Naomi has been instrumental in shaping and elevating Via Cognitive Health’s digital communications this year — bringing creativity, strategy, and heart to everything she touched.
We are so proud of her and thrilled to cheer her on as she begins her Master’s program! 💙💛
Naomi, thank you for your talent, your passion, and the impact you’ve made at Via. Your future is bright — and we can’t wait to see all you accomplish next! 🌟
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Day Support for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or related dementias with the Jud C. Hickey Center
What is Adult Day Care? It is a structured comprehensive program that abides by government standards and provides a variety of health, social and related support services in a protective, homelike environment. The center’s clients participate on a pre-scheduled basis as walk-in clients cannot be accepted. The Center staff includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and specially trained volunteers. Consultants are available to provide services as needed in order to supplement professional staff and enhance the quality of the program.
Who is eligible for Adult Day Care? Candidates must be diagnosed by a physician as having Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. In addition, an assessment by the center’s nursing staff is required prior to enrollment to determine the level of participation of which they are capable. Ideal candidates are individuals who have good general health and mobility and are able to perform activities of daily living with little to moderate supervision.
How does the Jud C. Hickey Center help caregivers? The Adult Day Center and In-home Respite Care Program provide caregivers with a much needed break from the daily responsibilities of direct care. These services allow caregivers to:
Rest assured that their loved one is engaged and active with friends at the Center.
Continue to work outside the home.
Delay placement in a nursing home for as long as possible.
Schedule appointments, run errands, or simply have “personal time.”
If you are a caregiver who is not taking time for yourself, you may be putting yourself at risk for serious health problems. As a caregiver, you devote a significant amount of time and energy to the person with Alzheimer’s disease. But too often, caregivers do not recognize their own needs or simply do not know where to turn to for help. At the Jud C. Hickey Center, we are here for you as well as for your loved one.