Memory Care Program

Brighton

The Memory Care Program provides diagnosis, treatment, and care of neurodegenerative conditions that affect the elderly and the aging nervous system. We offer a specialty service that focuses on patients with memory problems due to dementia and/or probable Alzheimer's. We evaluate the patient and make recommendations to the primary care physician. Family members are encouraged to attend the initial visit, as this is a good time to ask questions and to provide input. 

Our program specializes in treating older patients with:

• Memory loss
• Dementia
• Cognitive dysfunction
• Alzheimer’s disease

Your first appointment typically lasts about 90 minutes and is divided into three parts. Family members are encouraged to attend the initial visit, as this is a good time to ask questions and to provide input.

During the first part of the visit, a patient care technician will record vital signs, review your current medications, and conduct cognitive screening utilizing a variety of measures. Patients should bring a current medication list to this appointment. During this time, the person accompanying you may meet separately with the physician to provide additional history or discuss concerns.

In the second part of the visit, the patient meets with the physician to review symptoms and medical history and to complete a physical examination. In the final part of the visit, the physician will review the evaluation results with the patient and their companion and discuss the recommended next steps.

• Assessment, evaluation, and diagnostic workup
• Ongoing medication management and help with challenging behaviors
• Recommendations for treatment
• Information, education, and support for their care partners
• Referrals for community resources
• Opportunities to participate in research studies

To schedule an appointment, please call (585) 273-5454. We'll inform you of the next steps and let you know if additional information is required before your visit.