The COPSA Memory Disorders Clinic

The multidisciplinary staff of the COPSA Memory Disorders Clinic are dedicated to providing the most advanced treatment and highest quality of care for people with dementia and their families. Our physicians are all Board Certified geriatric psychiatrists from the faculty of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. They lead a dynamic team of geriatric psychologists, nurses, and social workers. The COPSA Memory Disorders Clinic provides a continuum of care, including initial evaluations of memory problems, ongoing treatment and medication management.

Our staff are experts at diagnosing rare dementias and managing problem behaviors such as hallucinations, delusions, wandering, mood swings, sundowning and combativeness.

Diagnostic Evaluations

Our initial diagnostic evaluation includes:

• Psychosocial assessment
• Review of medical history, labs, blood tests and scans
• Special feedback session to discuss results with patient and family

Ongoing Care

Individuals who have already been diagnosed with a dementia can come to the Clinic for ongoing care. Each patient and caregiver will meet regularly with the Clinic team, who will monitor the progression of the disease and advise family members about the latest treatments. Case managers are always available to provide support, answer any questions and provide information.

Behavior Management

Anyone who has cared for someone with Alzheimer’s disease knows that dementia is much more than memory problems. Clinic staff will:

Identify the problem behavior

Develop an individualized treatment plan

Explain management and communication techniques

Prescribe medications (where applicable)

Refer to community services

Caring for Both Patient and Family

The diagnosis of dementia has a profound impact on the family. Therefore we focus as much attention on caregivers as we do the patient. At each appointment we discuss the results of our assessment of the patient and explain how this will impact the caregiver. Social work and nursing staff are available on a continuing basis to assist families with problems related to the illness.

Referrals are made to community services such as day care, support groups and benefit programs. Assistance with legal, financial and long term care planning is available. Clinic staff also runs support groups, including a specialized group for the wives of young dementia patients.

Call 800 969-5300 to schedule an appointment or a visit.