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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:

Covenant Memory Care Clinic at St. Michael Hospital
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

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.