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The Geriatrics Institute

The Geriatrics Institute is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine's Milwaukee Clinical Campus at Aurora Sinai Medical Center. Primary care and consultation are provided by faculty geriatricians and other medical professionals who specialize in working with older adults. Nurse clinicians and practitioners, case managers, therapists, a social worker and a psychologist make up the Geriatric Institute team of professionals.

Services include: Comprehensive geriatric assessment; Primary care; Case management; Social work and assistance; Continence evaluation and referral; Dementia evaluation clinic; Falls prevention; Community wellness center, Geriatric psychiatry; Research and education; Physical therapy/rehabilitation/evaluation; Hearing loss evaluation; ACE unit (acute care for elderly); GEM program (geriatric evaluation and management); Consultation service for physicians. Payment-all insurances accepted. Non english services provided-Russian and Spanish always available. Spanish speaking physician available. Other languages need advanced notice for interpretation.

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

Geriatrics Institute
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Michael Malone, MD, Director
1020 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-219-7300
www.aurorahealthcare.org

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The Urgency of Our Mission

In the U.S. approximately 5-10% of the population aged 65 and older has AD. In Wisconsin, this number is expected to increase by 58% from 103,000 to 163,000 persons over the next 25 years.

19 million Americans say someone in their family has the disease.

50% of persons with AD are undiagnosed and therefore, untreated.

Families delay seeking help for almost three years after the onset of cognitive symptoms.

50% of nursing home residents have AD or a related disorder.

Family and friends provide almost 75% of home care. Costs for at-home care average $12,500 each year with families paying almost the entire cost out-of-pocket.

File last updated: January 01, 2006
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