In the U.S., one in 10 adults age 45 and older report worsening memory loss, according to a 2023 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a figure that is expected to rise in coming years. Worsening memory loss that interferes with daily life is not a normal part of aging and may indicate more serious conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, early-onset Alzheimer’s, and various forms of dementia.

There’s help.

The Memory Care team at Gifford guides patients and their loved ones as they face issues related to memory loss, connecting them with:

• diagnostic-testing services;
• referrals, to include speech language and physical and occupational therapies;
• supportive care and counseling; and,
• community resources and services.

Neurologist Dr. Robin Schwartz meets with patients and their caregivers and provides compassionate care in coordination with primary care providers, social worker Emily Young, LICSW, and therapists who provide cognitive and functional testing. The social work component, provided by Emily, includes not only emotional support but also access to comprehensive resources—establishing a foundation for patients, their families and caregivers to manage symptoms and plan next steps.