DIAGNOSTIC CLINICS FOR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT LOCATED IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN

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1 DIAGNOSTIC CLINICS FOR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT LOCATED IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN Obtaining an accurate diagnosis of progressive memory loss or cognitive changes is often the most important first step made by individuals and families in their efforts to secure the education and support needed to cope with Alzheimer's disease or the symptoms of dementia. Diagnostic clinics provide evaluation and management services to individuals and their families. A typical individual will undergo neuropsychological testing, a comprehensive history and physical examination, laboratory and, if appropriate, x-ray testing during the evaluation. The involvement of a social worker is a routine and essential feature. The listing of clinics starts with Milwaukee County then Veteran s information followed alphabetically with the surrounding Counties in Southeastern Wisconsin Milwaukee County Aurora Health Care Phone: Center for Senior Health & Longevity Sinai Samaritan Medical Center 1020 N. 12th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin Note: If a person who is seen routinely at this clinic is too ill to get to the clinic, a physician will schedule a home visit. Keep in mind this is only for persons who are established as a patient of this clinic. Froedtert & Medical College Phone: Neurology Memory Disorders Clinic 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin Geriatric Memory Disorders Clinic Phone: Senior Health Program 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin Latino Geriatric Center Memory Clinic Phone: S 9th St Milwaukee, WI Note: This clinic provides a comprehensive screening and medical evaluation for memory loss or other cognitive impairment. Additionally, screenings and evaluations are conducted in Spanish for people whose primary language is Spanish. This is the only Memory Loss clinic in Wisconsin that offers this. Page 1 of 6 maf-dcs rev

2 MCFI Center for Healthy Aging Phone: West Wells Street Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Health Services Phone: MLK Heritage Health Center 2555 North Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Milwaukee, WI Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Memory Phone: Care Clinic at Alexian Village 9255 N 76th Street Milwaukee, WI MD Home Visits for persons who are Homebound because of disability, cognitive impairment or Mental Health limitations Visiting Physicians Association (VPA) Phone: South 102 nd Street Suite 106 West Allis, WI Note: This service is for member s who have Medicare or Medicaid (or other Medigap or private insurance) and who will not go out or do not have the stamina for trips to an MD office. The VPA does have an established protocol for memory loss evaluation in the home. They will go into group homes or individual homes. Counties served: Milwaukee, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Waukesha. Mobile Medical Specialist Phone: Park Ave Pewaukee, WI Fax: (262) Note: This service is for member s who have Medicare or Medicaid (or other Medigap or private insurance) and who will not go out (physical disability, cognitive impairment, mental health limitations) or do not have the stamina for trips to an MD office. They provide primary care and some behavioral health in the home. They will go into group homes or individual homes. Counties served: Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha. Page 2 of 6 maf-dcs rev

3 Veterans & Spouses of Veterans Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center serving Milwaukee County & surrounding Counties 5000 West National Ave Primary Care Clinic Main phone number is Veterans or veteran s spouses must first be seen at the VA Primary Care Clinic and then one can request a referral to the Neurological & Memory evaluation clinic. NOTE: 1. Medical Providers outside the VA System: If the veteran or spouse also has an established Physician and or other Medical providers outside the VA Medical services system, it does not mean that the member or spouse has to give up these providers. It does mean that the veteran or spouse has to be seen at least 1x a year at the VA Primary Care clinic. 2. Medications thru the VA are often much cheaper than thru Medicare D. Health Care Benefits Overview VA publishes the "Health Care Benefits Overview" booklet, which is designed to provide general information and frequently asked questions about VA s medical benefits package available for all enrollees, and other information such as eligibility for enrollment. The publication is available to you at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, and can be downloaded at Veteran Emergency Services The Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center has a 24/7 Emergency Room for vets who are in medical, behavioral or mental health crisis West National Ave Milwaukee WI Vets in CRISIS 24/7 Hotline (serves vets in ALL Counties) PRESS 1 HELP for Homeless Veterans (serves vets in ALL Counties) Page 3 of 6 maf-dcs rev

4 Veterans & Spouses of Veterans Cont. Local Benefits Offices in Milwaukee County: There are 2 local Veterans Offices where a veteran or veteran s spouse can go to determine what benefits they may be eligible for. Walk-ins are welcome. Local Benefits Offices Locations: Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office Phone: West Greenfield Ave Fax Milwaukee WI Hours 8 am to 4:30 pm Mon thru Fri Walk-ins are welcome. Director: James Duff james.duff@milwaukeecountywi.gov Website for Milw County Veteran Service Office Lists variety of services offered thru this office. Milwaukee Regional VA Office 5400 West National Ave Walk-ins are welcome. National Call Center Hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday thru Friday Walk-ins are welcome Kenosha County Veterans Outpatient Clinic nd Ave Phone: or Kenosha WI Hours 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday Telephone Advice line 24/7 Phone: Kenosha Clinic Website: asp Racine County Veterans Outpatient Clinic Union Grove Veterans Outpatient Clinic Phone: Spring Street Union Grove, WI Hours 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday Union Grove Website: Page 4 of 6 maf-dcs rev

5 DEMENTIA DIAGNOSTIC CLINICS IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN Kenosha County Aurora Senior Services Medical Center Phone: th Street Kenosha, WI Racine County Aurora Senior Services Medical Center Phone: Washington Ave Racine, WI Wheaton Franciscan Comprehensive Phone: Memory Care 3805B Spring Street, Suite 320 Racine, WI Washington County Memory Assessment Center Phone: or West Bend Health Center 1700 West Paradise Dr West Bend, WI Waukesha County Center for Senior Health & Longevity Phone: Aurora Summit Medical Center Aurora Dr Oconomowoc, WI Senior Health Center Phone: Waukesha Memorial Hospital 721 American Ave Suite 508 Waukesha, WI Page 5 of 6 maf-dcs rev

6 Waukesha County cont. Senior Health Memory and Mood Phone: Disorders Clinic Community Memorial Medical Commons W129 N7055 Northfield Dr Bldg A Suite 302 Menomonee Falls WI Note: Here are links for additional information on Memory Loss clinics listed in other Wisconsin Counties: Alzheimer s Association of Wisconsin 24/7 Helpline This helpline is staffed 24/7 by Masters Level prepared counselors who have expertise in all areas of dementia. Caregivers and professionals alike are free to call and seek assistance. HIPAA best practice: When calling, an IDT can share information about a situation without providing any identifying member PHI. Alzheimer s Association of Wisconsin Alzheimer s Dementia & Alliance of Wisconsin Alzheimer s Compendium Wisconsin Alzheimer s Institute Page 6 of 6 maf-dcs rev