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ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

Alzheimer’s Disease Care,
Research, and Education
Program

The Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research, and Education
Program (AD-CARE) is one of the leading Alzheimer’s
clinical research programs in the nation. AD-CARE
physicians and their patients have taken part in virtually
every pivotal study of potential Alzheimer’s treatments,
including several landmark trials. Many of the current
drugs were developed and tested here in clinical
trials. Our studies often incorporate advanced imaging
techniques that can detect and track brain changes
decades before the onset of cognitive problems. AD-
CARE focuses on preventing Alzheimer’s in high-risk
individuals, treating early memory problems or cognitive
impairment, improving and validating Alzheimer’s
diagnostic tools, and treating behavioral disturbances in
persons with dementia.

Care for Patients and
Caregivers

Our innovative Memory Care Program was created to
meet a vital community need. The program provides a
comprehensive and integrated approach to diagnose
Alzheimer’s and offers long-term treatment and
support for patients and their caregivers that evolves
as the disease progresses. It brings together all of
the necessary clinical resources and services under
one roof, allowing for easier collaboration between
our teams. Individuals and families receive services
from a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, including
specialists in neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology,
social work, and marriage and family therapy. Our
services include comprehensive evaluations, guidance

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