Memory Clinics

UCLA Memory Clinic at UCLA Medical Center, Westwood

The UCLA Memory Clinic is a component of Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research and Care at UCLA (UCLA Easton Center) and specializes in the evaluation and diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment, early Alzheimer's disease, Frontotemporal dementia, and related disorders. An early diagnosis enables patients to take advantage of the most effective therapies and to maintain the highest level of functioning for the longest period of time. Callers can speak directly with the triage coordinator who will collect relevant medical information and, with input from expert clinicians, schedule patients or refer them to the most appropriate UCLA clinic.

To schedule a memory evaluation, call the UCLA Memory Clinic:

(310) 794-1195

 

Services offered by the UCLA Easton Center include:

  • Neuropsychological testing
  • Initial evaluations
  • Second opinions
  • Follow-up medical care after initial diagnosis
  • Research opportunities including clinical drug trials
  • Linkage to community social services

Evaluation process:

  • The evaluation process is usually completed in two visits with scheduled diagnostic tests between the two appointments.
  • Diagnostic tests may include a neuropsychological assessment, functional brain imaging, structural brain imaging, and lab work.
  • Patients have the option of receiving ongoing clinical management of their memory loss or dementia symptoms at UCLA.
  • Educational information and referrals to appropriate community resources are provided to patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Referral of eligible patients to research programs including the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research and Care at UCLA, the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study, as well as clinical drug trials designed to develop new therapies for memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Testing of new drugs:

  • New drugs are continuously being evaluated for their usefulness in treating Alzheimer's disease. Patients are evaluated for the trials and invited to participate if appropriate

 

 

UCLA Memory Disorders Clinic at Olive View, UCLA Medical Center

The Memory Disorders Clinic at UCLA-Olive View Medical Center is under the leadership of Alejandra Sánchez López, MD.

This clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with memory and cognitive disorders, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. The majority of patients are from the Hispanic community in the San Fernando Valley, but the clinic cares is for both English and Spanish speaking patients. Comprehensive evaluations by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and neuropsychologists are provided for people with memory problems or suspected Alzheimer's disease. Obtaining an early diagnosis enables patients to take advantage of the most effective treatments and to maintain the highest level of functioning for the longest period of time.

Olive View Memory Disorders and Dementia Clinic Evaluation:

  • The evaluation process is usually completed in two visits with scheduled diagnostic tests between the two appointments
  • Diagnostic tests may include a neuropsychological assessment, functional brain imaging, structural brain imaging, and/or lab work
  • A team of multidisciplinary health care professionals (physicians, nurses, neuropsychologists) meet to review each case individually
  • Upon request, referring physicians can receive a summary report of the evaluation
  • Patients may choose to receive clinical management of their memory loss or dementia symptoms at UCLA
  • Educational information and referrals to appropriate community resources are provided to patients, families, and caregivers
  • Eligible patients are invited to participate in clinical trials or other research opportunities to help develop new treatments for memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and other dementias.

 

To schedule an appointment, please contact Norma Guerra at NGuerra@dhs.lacounty.gov.

 

Memory Disorders Clinic at Olive View, UCLA Medical Center
Clinic B 2A-185 Room 8
14445 Olive View Drive, (Education & Research Institute)
Sylmar, CA 91342-1437