The Memory Division provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia such as frontotemporal degeneration or Lewy Body dementia at specialized outpatient clinics.
Patients receiving memory care are treated with compassionate, courteous and professional care throughout their diagnostic, consultation and follow-up treatment visits. We require that all patients attend their appointments with a close family member or an individual who can provide reliable information about them. The memory care services that we provide include:
- Comprehensive medical and neurologic assessment, diagnosis and follow-up on pharmacological interventions for dementia symptoms
- Psychiatric evaluation, monitoring and referral to specialists on an “as-needed” basis
Referral to the Mass General Psychology Assessment Center for neuropsychological examinations and follow-up evaluations
- Referral to the Mass General Genetics Program for genetic counseling for rare cases of inherited memory disorders
- Support groups and social service consultations for family members and caregivers
- Participation in cutting-edge clinical trials and observational studies conducted by the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
- Coordination with the International Patient Center for patients from other countries who seek medical care at Mass General
