Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute

Covenant Memory Care Clinic at St. Francis Hospital

The Covenant Memory Care Clinic has locations at St. Francis Hospital, as well as St. Michael Hospital and Alexian Village in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. St. Francis Hospital is located at 3267 S. 16th Street, Milwaukee. The Covenant Memory Care Clinics are designed to help people with dementia or other memory problems. The goal is to diagnose the condition and recommend treatment. Part of the treatment is support and education for family members and close friends who care for people with dementia.

Diagnostic Services: Diagnosis involves evaluation by team consisting of a board certified geriatrician, a psychologist, a social worker and a registered nurse. We take into account many aspects of the individual’s life in an effort to fully understand, diagnose and treat the problems people are having. In addition to performing a broad array of diagnostic tests, clinic staff may involve other health care professionals, such as behavioral specialists, dietitians, pharmacists, physical therapists and occupational therapists, in the evaluation process. Recommendations for care are made based on the specific needs of the individual.

Caregiver Support: In addition to evaluating the needs of the person with dementia, we also turn our attention to the needs of the caregiver. Based on an individualized assessment of those needs, we provide a variety of services such as: ongoing follow-up and support, helping people find appropriate community resources, and social work and psychology referrals. The clinics also have a library of educational materials to help people learn about dementia, dementia treatment and behavior management.

Affiliations: Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute; The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin; Community Care Organization; and Covenant Healthcare

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

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Richard London, MD, Director
3237 South 16th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Phone: 414-527-8298 or 414-527-8864
www.covhealth.org

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The Urgency of Our Mission

In 2008, it is estimated that there are as many as 5.2 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050.

Every 71 seconds, an American develops Alzheimer's disease. By mid-century, an American will develop the disease every 33 seconds.

One in six women and one in 10 men who live to be at least age 55 will develop Alzheimer’s disease in their remaining lifetime.

Approximately 10 million of the 78 million U.S. baby boomers who were alive in 2007 can expect to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

African-Americans are more likely than Caucasians to have Alzheimer's disease.

The number of African-Americans entering the age of Alzheimer risk (age 65 or older) is expected to more than double to 6.9 million by 2030.

70 percent of people with Alzheimer's disease live at home, cared for by family and friends.

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

The direct costs to Medicare and Medicaid for care of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and the indirect costs to business for employees who are caring for people with Alzheimer's disease amount to more than $148 billion annually.

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

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Covenant Memory Care Clinic at St. Francis Hospital

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