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.
03/07/2026
We love our volunteers at Via! This month, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting Westminster students and the Ambassador Committee from the Augusta Metro Chamber. Volunteers bring joy, kindness, and camaraderie for our Via members.
Members attend school at Via to fight for their memories and embrace life while living with cognitive decline through a curriculum designed to address cognition, health, and community.
02/27/2026
Thank you to Dr. Kim Davies and Dr. Colleen Hergott for their extraordinary presentations in our Lifelong Learning Series last Wednesday! Don't miss our next class this Wednesday at 9:30 am and 10:45 am!
02/27/2026
Last Thursday we had the pleasure of hearing from Dr. David Jester and Dr. Deva Tojong during our monthly Brain Health Lunch and Learn! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!
02/27/2026
Stop by and learn about services in our community!
North Augusta Healthy Fair 2026
This annual event provides vital health information to our community and highlights so many of our local medical resources!!
Comfort Keepers - CSRA
First Baptist North Augusta
Piedmont Augusta
The Blood Connection
The Senior Citizens Council
Georgia Senior Medicare Patrol
Cancer Support Services
CenterWell Senior Primary Care
Via Cognitive Health
Lions Clubs International
02/25/2026
Mahjong - good for the mind! Thanks to Smiles and Tiles for having Via Cognitive Health to speak about Via services at their monthly game night!
02/24/2026
We would like to extend a huge Thank You to Scott Wilkes, Dr. Vanessa Evertt, and Dr. Dustin Cox for presenting our first class sessions in our Lifelong Learning Series!
Join us every Wednesday at 9:30am - 10:30am and 10:45am - 11:45am.
Via Cognitive Health board member, Dr. Zach Kelehear, and Dr. Kim Davies with Augusta University, will be talking about Via's Lifelong Learning academic classes. Two five-week sessions begin next week. One session is on investigative law, and the second is an academic look at the body and physical health. Both classes are taught by AU professors. Via Cognitive Health is a source for cognitive engagement as we age. These courses are challenging and meant to work our brains. Boost your brain power and learn something new! Sign up by calling 706-738-5039 or visiting our website. https://www.viacognitivehealth.org/education/academic-style-learning/
🎙️ Today on the Signature Mike Show!
Banking, design, and lifelong learning are all on the agenda 🔥
Joining us today:
• Michael Harley from F&M Bank
• Dr. Zach Kelehear and Dr. Kim Davies from Via Cognitive, sharing insights on their Lifelong Learning Classes
And of course, Signature Mike wraps things up by tackling your toughest design questions in Design Dilemmas 🎨🛠️
📺 Tune in at 3 PM on WRDW-12
▶️ Catch it later on YouTube: Signature Mike
01/31/2026
Check out our educators joining us for Lifelong Learning! Visit viacognitivehealth.org to register or click the link in our bio! Sessions run every Wednesday from 9:30 am - 11:45 am February 18th - March 18th and April 15th - May 13th.
01/30/2026
Via would like to give a big thank you
and shoutout to Signature Mike for supporting our organization and showcasing these two wonderful
people on his show. Check out the show February 11th on WRDW or YouTube!
01/21/2026
We are grateful to the Community Foundation for its support of Creative Journeys: Pathways to Expression, an immersive, arts-based program created specifically for individuals living with early- to mid-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia. The rate of dementia diagnoses continues to increase and there is a need for programs that uphold quality of life, dignity, and meaningful connection for those affected.
01/17/2026
Thank you, Dr. Morgan and your team, for your commitment to education in the Augusta community. We appreciate you providing up‑to‑date information on Parkinson’s disease, dementia, emerging trends in brain health, caregiving, and available resources and clinical trials. You have helped educate and connect many individuals and families in our community over the years, empowering them with knowledge, support, and hope. Thank you!
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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.