U-M Memory Connection

Thank you for visiting U-M Memory Connection, a one-stop resource to learn more about memory loss and dementia services. For more information, call (734) 936-8803 or email memoryconnection@umich.edu. Business hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, M-F.

Medical Care                                 
The University of Michigan (U-M) uses an expert care team to help learn why changes in memory, thinking, and/or personality are happening.  A care team can help you plan for and cope with symptoms related to these types of changes.

These clinics work closely together to care for patients and families concerned about changes in memory, mood, and/or thinking:

• Cognitive Disorders Clinic
• Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Program for Positive Aging
• Neuropsychology
• Turner Geriatric Clinic

Services
A variety of services are offered to help individuals with memory loss and families cope with changes in memory or thinking at the time of diagnosis and beyond:

Geriatrics Center Social Work & Community Programs

• Advance directive & Medicare-Medicaid Planning
• Counseling
• Support & education groups

Geriatrics Center Silver Club Programs

• Adult day services
• Mild Memory Loss Programs

Health Education Resource Center

Housing Bureau for Seniors

Physical Medicine Rehabilitation

• Drive-Ability Program

Research
Research volunteer openings are offered through various U-M departments. People living with memory loss or dementia, caregivers, and healthy volunteers are needed for study participation.

Memory and aging studies are conducted through the following departments and institutions:

• Geriatrics Center
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Institute of Social Research
• Neurology
• Neuropsychology
• School of Nursing
• School of Public Health
• School of Social Work
• U-M Transportation Research Institute

Contact us to find a study that best meets your needs and interests:
(734) 936-8803.

Alzheimer’s Association  partners