The purpose of the Center is to provide diagnosis of age-related memory disorders and to manage conditions that may produce these disorders.
Diagnostic Services:
Medical Evaluation
1. History and Physical Evaluation
2. Laboratory and Electrodiagnostic Evaluation
3. Neuroradiology and Neurophysiological Evaluation
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation
Social Work Assessment
A multidisciplinary team including a physician, neuropsychologist and social worker evaluate the patient. Family members are encouraged to attend all patient appointments. The initial evaluation includes a thorough medical history, physical examination and neuropsychological testing. Appropriate outpatient laboratory and radiological examinations may be scheduled.
During the second visit to the Center, the results of the evaluation are discussed with the patient and family and a therapeutic plan is outlined. The patient is then followed at regular intervals to monitor treatment progress. The treatment of the patient will be carefully coordinated with the primary care physician. Family members receive ongoing counseling for managing the care of the cognitively impaired relative. The patient can also receive supportive counseling for management of their symptoms.
Treatment Services Include:
Pharmacological Treatment and Management
Research Treatment Programs
Family Support and Counseling
Patient Support and Counseling
Referral to Appropriate Service Agencies
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Service: The Memory Center
Phone: (802) 847-1111 or 1-800-358-1144
Location: Fanny Allen Campus
The Medical Office Building
792 College Parkway, Suite 205
Colchester, VT 05446
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Closed on Thursday
ATTENDING STAFF
Owen W. Drudge, MD - Neuropsychologist
Lori P. McKenna, LCSW - Clinical Social Worker
Paul A. Newhouse. MD - Research Director, Geriatric Psychiatry
Mary Val Palumbo, DPN, APRN - Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
William Pendlebury, MD - Medical Director, Neurology
Janis M. Peyser, Ph.D. - Neuropsychologist
Professor, Geriatric Pyschiatry
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Megan Cross - Clinical Office Assistant
PATIENT INFORMATION
Questions and issues for your primary care doctor to consider when making this referral:
- Please ask the patient to bring with them to the appointment a family member or person who is able to give an adequate medical history.
- The initial visit will be three hours in length.
Alzheimer's Association Vermont Chapter
172 North Main Street
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: 802-477-7000 or 800-272-3900
E-mail: sherri.harden@alz.org
