Memory Clinics in California
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CALIFORNIA
Downey
Geriatric Neurobehavior and Alzheimer Center
Location:
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
7601 E. Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
Contact:
Call (562) 401-8130 to schedule an appointment or for general information,or e-mail rancho@usc.edu.
Services:
Neuropsychological evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services for memory-related conditions and disorders
Comprehensive care plans
Access to clinical trials
Resource for researchers, volunteers, patients, and caregivers on memory and aging
Access to translational and clinical research
Website: Geriatric Neurobehavior and Alzheimer Center
Fresno
UC San Francisco/Fresno Alzheimer's and Memory Center
Location:
3313 N. Hilliard Lane
Fresno, CA 93726
Contact:
Call (559) 227-4810 to schedule an appointment or for general information, fax (559) 227-4167, or e-mail alz@fresno.ucsf.edu.
Services:
Patient and family interview, medical and neurological examinations, neuropsychological testing
Multidisciplinary team conferences: diagnosis, treatment plan, and referral recommendations
Family conferences: diagnosis and individualized recommendations explained to the patient and family
Resources, referrals, treatment, and management plans
Support for community physicians caring for patients with dementia
Access to clinical and basic research
Commitment to academic and community education on dementia
Reevaluation
Website: UC San Francisco/Fresno Alzheimer's and Memory Center
Irvine
UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders
Location:
1100 Gottschalk Medical Plaza
Irvine, CA 92697-4285
Contact:
Call (949) 824-2382 to schedule an appointment or for general information, or fax (949) 824-3049.
Services:
Clinical evaluations and diagnosis, recommendations, and treatment plans
Neuropsychological testing, neurological examination, and family conferences
Access to clinical trials
Website: UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders
La Jolla
Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Location:
Department of Neurosciences
UCSD School of Medicine
8950 Villa La Jolla Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Contact:
Call (858) 622-5800 to schedule an appointment or for general information, fax (858) 622-1017, or e-mail adrc@ucsd.edu.
Services:
Patient, family, and community outreach and education about Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory disorders
Caregiver and patient support groups
Access to clinical research and trials into the causes, treatment, and prevention of memory-related disorders
Training opportunities for clinicians and researchers
Physician referrals
Website: Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
La Jolla
The Senior's Only Care Clinic - UCSD Medical Center
Location:
8950 Villa La Jolla Dr., Ste. C-129
La Jolla, CA 92037
Contact:
Call Michelle LeDuke at (619) 471-3833 to schedule an appointment or for general information, or fax (858) 622-1012.
Services:
Diagnosis and treatment of dementia and memory-related conditions
Medical history review
Comprehensive medical, neurological, and behavioral examination
Social needs assessment
Diagnostic laboratory test review
Findings and treatment recommendations
Support for primary physicians and community resources
Website: The Senior's Only Care Clinic - UCSD Medical Center
Los Angeles
Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at UCLA
Location:
Administrative Office
10911 Weyburn Ave., Ste. 200
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7226
Contact:
Call (310) 794-3665 to schedule an appointment or for general information, or fax (310) 794-3148.
Services:
- Administrative coordination of the Mary S. Easton Center's three memory disorders clinics
Website: The Senior's Only Care Clinic - UCSD Medical Center
Los Angeles
UCLA Memory Disorders Clinic at UCLA Medical Center, Westwood
Location:
300 Medical Plaza, Ste. B-200
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Contact:
Call Doug Hawkins at (310) 794-6039 to schedule a clinic appointment or for research questions and general information, fax (310) 794-0540, or e-mail EastonAD@ucla.edu.
Services:
Diagnostic tests
Neuropsychological assessments, functional brain imaging, structural brain imaging, and lab work
Access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Access to clinical management of their memory loss or dementia symptoms at UCLA
Educational information and referrals are provided to patients, families, and caregivers
Access to clinical trials and research opportunities
Website: UCLA Memory Disorders Clinic at UCLA Medical Center, Westwood
Los Angeles
UCLA Frontotemporal Dementia Clinic at UCLA Medical Center, Westwood
Location:
300 Medical Plaza, Ste. B-200
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Contact:
Call (310) 794-2500 for Jill Shapira (R.N., Ph.D.) to schedule a clinic or research appointment or for general information, fax (310) 794-0540, or e-mail jshapira@mednet.ucla.edu.
Services:
Diagnostic tests
Neuropsychological assessments, functional brain imaging, structural brain imaging, and lab work
Access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals access to clinical management of their memory loss or dementia symptoms at UCLA
Educational information and referrals are provided to patients, families, and caregivers
Access to clinical trials and research opportunities
Website: UCLA Frontotemporal Dementia Clinic at UCLA Medical Center, Westwood
Los Angeles
Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior - Longevity Center
Location:
UCLA Longevity Center
10945 Le Conte Ave., Ste. 3119
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6980
Contact:
Call (310) 267-1243 to schedule an appointment or for general information, fax (310) 794 0681, or e-mail uclacoa@mednet.ucla.edu.
Services:
Specialized medical evaluation
Psychosocial assessment and intervention
Assessment of daily living skills
Neuropsychological assessment
Treatment of associated medical conditions
Brief family intervention
Medications and electroconvulsive therapy, when indicated
Education regarding diagnosis, management of illness, and treatment modalities
Website: Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior - Longevity Center
Los Angeles
USC Andrus Gerontology Center - Memory and Aging Center
Location:
USC Keck School of Medicine
Memory and Aging Center / Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Healthcare Consultation Center II
1520 San Pablo St., 6th Fl., Ste. 600
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Contact:
Call (323) 442-7600 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Services:
Neuropsychological evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services for memory-related conditions and disorders
Comprehensive care plans
Access to clinical trials
Resource for researchers, volunteers, patients, and caregivers on memory and aging
Access to translational and clinical research
Websites: USC Andrus Gerontology Center - Memory and Aging Center
USC Geriatric Studies Center - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Martinez
UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Location:
Department of Neurology, University of California Davis
150 Muir Rd. (127A)
Martinez, CA 94553-4612
Contact:
Call (925) 372-2485 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Services:
Special consultation clinic
Diagnostic tests
Recommendations for patient care and caregivers
Neurological, neuropsychological, medical, and psychosocial assessments
Laboratory evaluation, including blood tests, brain scans, and related studies
In-depth neuropsychological testing
In-home assessment of functional and safety concerns
Family conferences
Access to diagnosis, consultation, and research on Alzheimer's disease and other memory-related disorders
Website: UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Palo Alto
Stanford/VA Aging Clinical Research Center
Location:
VA Palo Alto Health Care System 151Y
3801 Miranda Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Contact:
Call (650) 852-3287 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Services:
Free memory screening
Opportunity to participate in clinical trials and research studies
Biannual newsletter with articles on dementia
Website: Stanford/VA Aging Clinical Research Center
Palo Alto
Stanford/VA Alzheimer's Research Center
Location:
Stanford University
Department of Psychiatry (116F-PAD)
3801 Miranda Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Contact:
Call (650) 858-3915 to schedule an appointment or for general information; call Elena Marinelli, Clinical Research Coordinator, at (650) 493-5000, ext. 67729, to schedule a memory evaluation; call Virginia Dao, Clinical Research Coordinator, (650) 493-5000, ext. 66121, about support groups; or fax (650) 849-0435.
Services:
Neurological, psychiatric, and psychological evaluations, and medical history reviews
Family conferences to review the results of the evaluation and to discuss recommendations for care
Reports to private physicians
Support groups and classes for patients, family members, and caregivers
Website: Stanford/VA Alzheimer's Research Center
Rancho Mirage
USC/Alzheimer's Association Memory Assessment Center
Location:
Eisenhower Medical Center (Rancho Mirage)
39000 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Contact:
Call (760) 341-5315 to schedule an appointment or for general information, or e-mail mirage@usc.edu.
Services:
Neuropsychological evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services for memory-related conditions and disorders
Comprehensive care plans
Access to clinical trials
Resource for researchers, volunteers, patients, and caregivers on memory and aging
Access to translational and clinical research
Website: USC/Alzheimer's Association Memory Assessment Center
Sacramento
UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Location:
Department of Neurology, University of California Davis
Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
4860 Y St., Ste. 3900
Sacramento, CA 95817
Contact:
Call (916) 734-5496 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Services:
Special consultation clinic
Diagnostic tests
Recommendations for patient care and caregivers
Neurological, neuropsychological, medical, and psychosocial assessments
Laboratory evaluation, including blood tests, brain scans, and related studies
In-depth neuropsychological testing
In-home assessment of functional and safety concerns
Family conferences
Access to diagnosis, consultation, and research on Alzheimer's disease and other memory-related disorders
Website: UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
San Diego
The Neurology Center of Southern California
Locations:
Oceanside: 3907 Waring Rd., Ste. 2
Oceanside, CA 92056
Encinitas: 320 Santa Fe Dr., Ste. 108
Encinitas, CA 92024
Contact:
Oceanside: Call (760) 631-3000 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Encinitas: Call (760) 942-1390 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Services:
Diagnostic and treatment for a wide range of memory disorders
Access to clinical research trials for Alzheimer's, dementia, and other neurological disorders
Caregiver education and support groups
Website: The Neurology Center of Southern California
San Francisco
San Francisco Alzheimer's and Dementia Clinic
Location:
909 Hyde St., Ste. 322
San Francisco, CA 94109
Contact:
Call (415) 673-4600 to schedule an appointment or for general information, fax (415) 673-9532, or e-mail SFHACLIN@aol.com.
Services:
Clinical research trials
Neuropsychological and neurological assessments for memory-related conditions
Treatment recommendations and referrals
Diagnostic evaluations
Website: San Francisco Alzheimer's and Dementia Clinic
San Francisco
Location:
University of California, San Francisco
350 Parnassus Ave., Ste. 905
San Francisco, CA 94143-1207
Contact:
Call (415) 476-3898 to schedule an appointment, call (415) 476-6880 for general information, or fax (415) 476-4800.
Services:
Extensive neurological, neuropsychological, and nursing assessment
Diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Blood tests and brain imaging
Access to clinical trials and research studies
Website: UCSF Memory and Aging Center
San Francisco
Location:
San Francisco VA Medical Center
4150 Clement St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
Contact:
Call (415) 221-4810, ext. 3514, for general information; or call (415) 221-4810, ext. 2871, to schedule an appointment.
Services:
Extensive neurological, neuropsychological, and nursing assessment
Diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Blood tests and brain imaging
Access to clinical trials and research studies
Consultations with a pharmacist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and genetic counselor
Website: SFVA Memory Disorders Clinic
San Francisco
California Pacific Medical Center Memory Clinic
Location:
Pacific Campus - Stanford Bldg.
2324 Sacramento St. #111
San Francisco, CA 94115
Contact:
Call (800) 242-4227 to schedule an appointment, call (415) 600-6000 for general information, or e-mail cpmcadmin@sutterhealth.org.
Services:
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
Neuropsychological testing, reviews of medical records, MRIs, CTs, PETs, EEGs
Individualized care plans
Patient advocacy with insurance companies
Coordination with patient's primary care physician
Assistance with continuity of care in the patient's daily environment and community
Website: California Pacific Medical Center Memory Clinic
Sylmar
Memory Disorders Clinic at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Location:
Clinic B 2A-185, Room 8
14445 Olive View Dr. (Education & Research Institute)
Sylmar, CA 91342-1437
Contact:
Call Norma Guerra at (818) 212-4597 to schedule an appointment or for general information, fax (818)364-3286, or e-mail OVMCMemory@ucla.edu.
Services:
Diagnostic tests
Neuropsychological assessments, functional brain imaging, structural brain imaging, and lab work
Access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Access to clinical management of their memory loss or dementia symptoms at UCLA
Educational information and referrals are provided to patients, families, and caregivers
Access to clinical trials and research opportunities
Website: Memory Disorders Clinic at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Stanford
Stanford Center for Memory Disorders
Location:
300 Pasteur Dr.
Third Fl., Room A301, Boswell Bldg.
Stanford, CA 94305
Contact:
Call (650) 723-6469 to schedule an appointment or for general information, or fax (650) 723-6002.
Services:
Complete neuropsychological assessments
Diagnostic tests: MRI, other brain-scanning technologies, blood tests, spinal fluid analysis, and other testing
Longitudinal care with initial neurologist
Opportunities to participate directly in observational studies, clinical trials, and investigations of advanced neuroimaging techniques and other novel diagnostic tests
Website: Stanford Center for Memory Disorders
Torrance
Harbor-UCLA Geriatric Neurology Clinic at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Location:
Department of Psychiatry
Los Angeles Biomedical Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
1124 W. Carson St., Bldg. B4-South
Torrance, CA 90502
Contact:
Call (310) 534-6296 or (310) 769-7016 for Aurora Rosales (M.A.) to schedule a research appointment, fax (310) 222-4264, or e-mail arosales@labiomed.org.
Services:
Diagnostic tests
Neuropsychological assessments, functional brain imaging, structural brain imaging, and lab work
Access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Access to clinical management of their memory loss or dementia symptoms at UCLA
Educational information and referrals are provided to patients, families, and caregivers
Access to clinical trials and research opportunities
Website: Harbor-UCLA Geriatric Neurology Clinic at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Walnut Creek
Location:
1940 Tice Valley Blvd., Ste. A
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Contact:
Call (925) 988-0569 to schedule an appointment or for general information, or fax (925) 478-7930.
Services:
Older adult memory assessments and neuropsychological services
Diagnosis, treatment, and care evaluations
Website: Mt. Diablo Memory Center
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