Memory Disorders Program - Meeting challenges
- A diagnosis of a memory disorder can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. UVa's Memory Disorders Program is dedicated to helping people cope with challenges brought on by an impaired memory and related complications.
The Program was established in 1990 to provide comprehensive treatment of memory disorders through a multidisciplinary team of neurologists, neuropsychologists and neuroradiologists. We offer diagnostic services, treatment, support and education for patients and their families.
We treat a wide range of memory disorders, including but not limited to:
- Alzheimer's disease
- Age-related memory impairment
- Other primary dementias:
- Multi-infarct dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Frontotemporal dementias
- Total care
- Our services range from consultation to ongoing treatment. We also offer
- advanced neuro-imaging
- comprehensive neuropsychological testing
- social work and treatment of emotional difficulties and changes associated with memory loss.
 Meeting special needs- Patients and families of patients faced with a memory disorder are often under a great deal of stress. We offer a broad range of special services to make your visit as comfortable as possible in a private and non-threatening atmosphere.
Read an article about a potentially curable dementia: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Check here for clinical trials at UVA dealing with memory disorders.
Institute on Aging
The primary mission of the University of Virginia Institute on Aging is to enrich the lives of those who are old today and those who will be old tomorrow by acting as a catalyst and coordinator for interdisciplinary research, education, and service programs within the University.
For more information about the Institute on Aging at the University of Virginia, please visit their website at http://www.virginia.edu/aginginstitute/.
Find a physician specializing in memory disorders.
Learn how to make an appointment.
Or contact the Memory Disorders Clinic directly:
- Paula Damgaard, R.N., Clinic Coordinator
- Phone: (434) 243-5420
- Email: pld5c@virginia.edu
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