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Memory Asessment Clinic

Since 1990, the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics has been providing a consultation clinic which provides patients and their families with access to state of the art diagnostic, treatment and social services.

Diagnostic services are provided by a team which consists of a physician board certified in geriatrics, a neuropsychologist, and a social worker. Memory Assessment program staff evaluate the extent of memory loss, attempt to determine the cause, and provide a treatment plan. Education about dementing illnesses and the challenges which are encountered is provided. Referrals are made as needed.

Clinic hours: Monday, Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM, Thursday PM

For more information, or to make an appointment, please contact:

Memory Assessment Clinic
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Mark Sager, MD, Director
2880 University Ave
Madison WI 53705
608-263-7740

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The Urgency of Our Mission

An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's disease in 2008.

One in eight persons age 65 and over (13%) have Alzheimer's disease.

Every 71 seconds, someone in America develops Alzheimer's disease. By mid-century, someone will develop Alzheimer's disease every 33 seconds.

By 2050, the number of individuals age 65 and over with Alzheimer's could range from 11 million to 16 million unless science finds a way to prevent or effectively treat the disease.

In 2007, 9.8 million family members, friends and neighbors provided unpaid care for a person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.

In 2000, Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and over with Alzheimer's and other dementias were 3.4 times more likely than other Medicare beneficiaries in the same age group to have a hospital stay.

Source: Alzheimer's Association (2008). 2008 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures.

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