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Spring 2007 NewsletterNew Clinical Services at the ADCIn this issue of the BU ADC Bulletin, we are pleased to highlight the opening of two new BU ADC-affiliated clinics, including the Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical & Research Program Clinic at Boston University Medical Center in Boston, MA and the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Geriatric Research, Education, & Clinical Center Memory Diagnostic Clinic in Bedford, MA. These services are in addition to those already offered by BU ADC-affiliated clinics at Boston University Neurology Associates in Boston, MA and Weymouth, MA. For more information on all BU ADC-affiliated clinics, log onto our website (www. bu.edu/alzresearch). Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical & Research Program Clinic at the Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA Dr. Robert Stern (neuropsychologist), Dr. Anil Nair (neurologist), and Mr. Eric Steinberg (nurse practitioner) provide compassionate care for older adults with memory complaints and other cognitive problems at the Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical & Research Program (ADCRP) Clinic. This team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals provides a comprehensive evaluation, which includes extensive interviews with the patient and family members, neuropsychological assessment (such as tests of memory and language), a neurological examination, and related diagnostic tests (such as brain imaging and blood work). In most circumstances, all aspects of the clinical evaluation are conducted on the same day. An additional appointment is held one or two weeks later to review the results of the evaluation and treatment recommendations with the patient and family members. The ADCRP Clinic provides medical treatment and follow-up care for Alzheimer’s disease, frontal dementias, Lewy body disease and related disorders. This clinic also provides assessment of the cognitive and thinking skills necessary for safe driving along with consultation and support for the patient and family about the difficult decision to stop driving. In addition to assessment services, the clinic provides assistance to patients and their families for long-term care planning, caregiver support, education, and referrals for community resources, such as adult day programs. These clinical services are affiliated with the research component of the ADCRP, which carries out many clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease. These trials provide interested patients with the opportunity to participate in cutting edge Alzheimer’s research. The ADCRP Clinic welcomes new referrals from patients, families, or health care providers. To request an appointment or make a referral, please call 617-638-7100. The Memory Diagnostic Clinic at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford, MA The Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital is pleased to announce that their new Memory Diagnostic Clinic is open and accepting new veteran referrals. The Memory Diagnostic Clinic, headed by Dr. Maureen O’Connor (neuropsychologist) and Dr. Andrew Budson (neurologist), provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other related memory disorders. The multidisciplinary team consists of neurologists, neuropsychologists, and nurse practitioners who are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of memory disorders, and who are committed to enhancing the knowledge of the patient, caregivers, medical professionals, and the public through both clinical and research methods. An evaluation typically takes place in one day over the course of several hours and includes a neurological examination, a neuropsychological evaluation, laboratory assessments and neuroimaging tests as needed. When all tests are completed the patient is scheduled for a return visit to review results from the evaluation, ask questions, and receive treatment recommendations. The Memory Diagnostic Clinic provides education and information to patients and their caregivers concerning diagnosis, family planning, and patient care. This clinic also offers interventions for patients and caregivers as appropriate, including time limited individual and family psychoeducation, cognitive rehabilitation, and caregiver groups. In addition, linkage to community resources for additional care is provided. The Memory Diagnostic Clinic welcomes new referrals. You must be a veteran to be seen in this clinic. The clinic is open Mondays from 9am to 3pm. For general information please contact Victoria Henehan at 781-687-3240, Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. |
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