URMC / Memory Care Program
Welcome to the Memory Care Program
Part of Strong Memorial Hospital
Lecanemab (Leqembi) was recently given accelerated FDA approval for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease and mild Alzheimer’s disease dementia. This medication is an infusion that will be administered twice monthly in an infusion center and requires regular monitoring for side effects through a series of head MRIs. Lecanemab is not covered by insurance with this current provisional approval, so the Memory Care Program is monitoring this situation closely to see when we will be able to offer this medication to our patients. We may not have this information for another 6 months, so we recommend you speak with your Memory Care provider about this first to see if you or your family member potentially qualify. We will be updating our response as we receive more information about lecanemab.
Consultation, Assessment, Treatment and Support for Persons with Memory Loss and their Care Partners
The Memory Care Program provides diagnosis, treatment, and care of neurodegenerative conditions that affect the elderly and the aging nervous system. Our program specializes in treating older patients with:
- Memory loss
- Dementia
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Alzheimer’s disease
The Memory Care Program provides:
- 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
Contact Us
To schedule an appointment, please call (585) 273-5454.
Location & Map
Memory Care Program
315 Science Parkway
Entrance B, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 273-5454
Fax: (585) 271-6987