TN Dementia Navigator Program
Five Dementia Navigators serve six (6) counties across Tennessee: Bradley County, Hardeman County, Morgan County, Putnam County, Roane County, and Scott County.
Dementia Navigators lead and provide the following services in their local communities:
- Offering community memory screenings and education on dementia risks, early detection, diagnosis, care planning, and resource navigation.
- Educating the community about dementia risk reduction strategies, early detection, advance care planning, and supports after a diagnosis.
- Hosting caregiver training and support groups (both online and in-person) while linking to existing support networks.
- Educating healthcare providers on early detection, diagnosis, and available dementia navigation services.
- Providing personalized dementia navigation support, including assistance with insurance, housing, transportation, and meals.
- Performing follow-up assessments every three months to evaluate ongoing needs and provide check-ins as the disease advances.
Contacts:
Bradley County
Amy French
Email: Amy.French@tn.gov
Phone: 615-982-1984
Hardeman County
Sara Skinner
Email: Sara.Skinner@tn.gov
Phone: 615-749-9370
Putnam County
Tracy Bruneau
Email: Tracy.Bruneau@tn.gov
Phone: 931-528-2531 ext 1065
Morgan & Scott Counties
Sandra Miller
Email: Sandra.2.Miller@tn.gov
Phone: 865-320-4496
Roane County
Kelsey Ladd
Email: Kelsey.Ladd@tn.gov
Phone: 865-337-3121
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Please contact Chelsea Ridley with any questions and to connect with the program.