Explore Geriatrics & Healthy AgingMemory Assessment Program
Facing memory changes can be a source of worry for you or your loved ones. UConn Health’s Memory Assessment Program is here to provide you with the comprehensive, compassionate care and support you deserve. Our program is designed to help you navigate the challenges of memory-related problems with the expertise and resources of a leading academic medical center.
Memory Assessment Program Services
Comprehensive Assessment
Our dedicated team of experts, including geriatricians, geriatric psychiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, and social workers, will comprehensively evaluate your memory and cognitive function. This holistic approach ensures that every aspect of your condition is addressed.
Advanced Diagnostic Tools
We utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and technologies to provide you with accurate and detailed assessments. These assessments are crucial for developing a personalized care plan.
Collaborative Care
Being part of an academic medical center means access to a vast network of specialists and resources across various medical disciplines. Our team consists of experts in memory disorders who are at the forefront of research and treatment. They collaborate closely with experts in neurology, geriatrics, psychiatry, and other clinical specialties to provide you with the most comprehensive care available.
Individualized Care Plans
Following your assessment, we’ll work with you to develop a tailored care plan that may include medical interventions, cognitive rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes. Our program addresses both the medical and emotional aspects of memory disorders, offering comprehensive support for you and your loved ones.
Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
This is a new era in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Our specialists at the James E. C. Walker Memory Assessment Program are skilled in evaluating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and are experts in the latest treatments. With access to advanced diagnostic tools, you can be reassured that you or your loved one has a thorough work-up leading to a clear diagnosis, and our multidisciplinary team will develop a treatment plan with your individual needs in mind.
Navigating Memory Challenges With Expertise
Choosing UConn Health’s Memory Assessment Program means choosing a path to a brighter tomorrow. We are here to guide you, support you, and provide the expertise and resources necessary to improve your quality of life. Your journey toward better memory health begins with us.
During Your Visit
When you come to the UConn Health Memory Assessment Program, you’re not just receiving a singular service—you're choosing to be part of a dynamic academic medical center that’s at the forefront of memory, aging, and neurological care, education and research. You can expect a personalized and thorough evaluation tailored to your unique needs.
At your first visit, you will see a geriatric specialist who will provide a medical work-up, including:
- Comprehensive medical history and exam
- Memory screening
- Medication review
- Bloodwork
- Brain imaging
We may also refer you to other specialists in our group. Many of our patients receive:
- Neuropsychological testing by one of our board-certified neuropsychologists
- Advanced brain imaging, such as Brain PET scans
- Biomarker testing, such as cerebrospinal fluid analysis
- Genetic testing
- Assessment and coordinated care with a geriatric psychiatrist or neurologist
- Referrals to speech-language pathology for memory training
- Caregiver support through our social worker and support group
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE)
UConn Health is proud to be participating in Medicare’s new GUIDE Model, an innovative program of comprehensive dementia care that focuses on improving the quality of life for people with dementia by reducing caregiver burden and allowing people living with dementia to remain in their homes and communities for longer. Patients and caregivers in the GUIDE program receive dementia care coordination, caregiver education and support, and may be eligible for respite services. The program is available free of charge for patients with traditional Medicare Parts A and B insurance. If you have any questions, email GUIDEprogram@uchc.edu.