Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute

Latino Geriatric Center Memory Clinic

The Latino Geriatric Center is an innovative facility that provides comprehensive services to elderly individuals with physical impediments, Alzheimer's disease, and other dementias. Located in the United Community Center (UCC), the expansive facility is uniquely designed to provide daily care to frail Latino elderly in a bilingual and culturally competant manner. The center also supports primary physicians through outreach and education. In addition, the center operates a Memory Clinic that provides memory loss screening for community members and services for families and caregivers including educational trainings, support groups, and research.

El Centro Geriátrico Latino provee servicios comprensivos a las personas con impedimentos físicos ó mentales como el Alzheimer u otros tipos de demencias. Localizado en el Centro de la Comunidad Unida (UCC), estas instalaciones están diseñadas para proveer cuidado a los ancianos con estas necesidades especiales en un ambiente bilingüe y bicultural. El centro también apoya a los doctores por medio de educación y extensión de comunicación. Parte de los servicios es una clínica de memoria en lo que se hacen evaluaciones de pérdida de memoria para miembros de la comunidad, además se proveen servicios a las familias y cuidadores como grupos de apoyo y educación e información.

Clinic Hours: Third Thursday of every month, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

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

Latino Geriatric Center Memory Clinic
1028 S. 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 414-649-2838

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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.

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