Alzheimer's disease and other disorders of thinking and memory are different for each individual. Our multidisciplinary program specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and individualized treatment of these disorders, as well as other health and medical conditions that can affect cognition in older adults. Ongoing monitoring and care are provided based on the individual needs of each patient.
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Neurology Department
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Neurology
A department providing evaluation and treatment for brain and nerve conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and headaches.
Geriatrics
Memory Disorders Clinic
A clinic providing care for memory loss diseases and cognitive decline, including evaluation, treatment, and caregiver support.
Sleep Disorders Clinic
Care from sleep doctors who diagnose and treat sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Neurology Residency
A focus of our clinic is to train the next generation of clinicians and clinician scientists. Our providers participate in the education and training of fellows, residents, students, and other trainees who wish to gain experience in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Trainees are invited to participate in clinical conferences, including the Joint Neurobehavioral Case Conference with Geriatrics, BU ADRC diagnostic consensus conferences, and Clinical Case Conferences in Behavioral Neurology.
Dementia Research
The Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Program has a robust research program with faculty who lead pioneering research on the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including CTE. It is home to several NIH-funded programmatic Centers, including the BU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (BU ADRC), the BU CTE Center, and the Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program. A specialized Memory and Aging Clinic is also embedded within the program and is intended for individuals interested in participating in research on diagnostics, detection, risk factors, and treatments for dementias, including CTE.