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PENNSYLVANIA
Hershey
Penn State Hershey Memory and Cognitive Disorders Program
Location:
30 Hope Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
Contact:
Call (717) 531-4191 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Services:
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation of people with concerns about their memory
Laboratory testing and/or brain imaging
Neuropsychological testing
Diagnosis, recommendations, and treatment options
Opportunities to participate in research programs
Website:
Penn State Hershey Memory and Cognitive Disorders Program
Philadelphia
Memory Disorders Program - Drexel University College of Medicine
Location:
219 N. Broad St. (between Race and Vine St.), 7th Fl.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Contact:
Call (215) 762-6915 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Services:
Physical exam, neurological exam, and mental status testing
PET, SPECT, MRI, or CT scans
Diagnostic CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) studies
Neuropsychological assessment
Electroencephalography
Cerebrovascular studies
Genetic testing or other blood testing
Treatment and drug studies enrollment options
Access to research trials
Website:
Memory Disorders Program - Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia
Memory Center - University of Pennsylvania
Location:
Penn-Ralston Center
3615 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact:
Call (800) 789-7366 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Services:
Expertise of neurologists, geriatric psychiatrists, geriatricians, and social workers
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of adult memory loss
Access to clinical research studies and experimental treatment trials
Caregiver resource center
Social work services are available to patients and family members
Website:
Memory Center - University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Alzheimer Outreach Center - University of Pittsburgh
Location:
Hill House Center
1835 Center Ave., Ste. 230
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Contact:
Call (412) 261-0742 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Services:
Evaluation of individuals with memory and thinking problems
Diagnosis and initiation of treatment
Education and counseling for patients and families
Referrals to community resources
Support groups for caregivers
Opportunities to participate in research studies
Website:
Alzheimer Outreach Center - University of Pittsburgh
Sayre
Guthrie Healthcare System Memory Clinic
Location:
Guthrie Square
Sayre, PA 18840
Contact:
Call (570) 882-3107 to schedule an appointment or for general information.
Services:
Evaluation, consultation, and medical management of adult memory loss
Diagnosis and treatment for individuals who are experiencing cognitive problems and symptoms of dementia
Three-pronged therapeutic approach involving medication, supportive healthcare, and social support
Website:
Guthrie Healthcare System Memory Clinic
See also:
What Is Alzheimer's?