The Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health at Hackensack University Medical Center
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At the Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health at Hackensack University Medical Center, we provide integrated care for adults facing memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia. Our expert team offers:
- Comprehensive Screening & Diagnosis: Using advanced tools to provide clear answers about your cognitive health.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Tailored to your unique needs to help manage your condition.
- A Focus on Total Well-being: We work to optimize your brain function by promoting healthy behaviors and managing related medical conditions.
- Our goal is to enhance your brain health and improve your quality of life.
We understand how a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can disrupt a family. Our services support both the patient and their care provider by bringing together all of the specialists and services a patient and family may need in one clinic, during one visit.
Our program is led by an expert team of fellowship-trained physicians. Providing you with complete, collaborative support, your care team includes:
- Neurologists and Geriatricians to conduct a comprehensive assessment and oversee your personalized care plan
- Neuropsychologists to assess cognitive health
- Counseling Psychologists to provide emotional support and coping strategies
- Social Workers to connect you with valuable community resources
- Dietitians offer personalized nutritional guidance for optimal brain health
- Research Coordinators to explain and manage participation in vital clinical trials
- Medical Assistants and Administrative Staff to schedule appointments and support you during your visits
Why Choose Us?
Hackensack University Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey’s history to be ranked among the Top 20 in the nation. It’s also the #1 hospital in the NY-NJ Metro Area, and the #1 hospital in New Jersey. It is also home to several nationally ranked specialties, including the state's only nationally-ranked Geriatrics and Neurology & Neurosurgery programs.
Hackensack University Medical Center’s Emergency Department has received Gold - Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) — the highest-level designation available through the program — from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
The Memory Loss and Brain Health Center engages in clinical trials and translational research to advance dementia care affording New Jersey residents living with dementia access to some of the most promising therapies before they are widely available.
The Center’s clinicians collaborate with organizations such as the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Act Now Foundation, the national Alzheimer’s Association, and Wyckoff YMCA to provide community and clinician education, support groups, and access to community-based resources.
Our Services
We offer a full spectrum of services tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their family. Our approach integrates diagnosis, treatment, and holistic support.
Diagnosis and Planning
- Comprehensive Neurological Evaluations to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
- Detailed Neuropsychological Testing to assess memory, thinking, and cognitive function.
- Advance Care Planning to help you make important decisions about future care.
Treatment and Management
- Medication Management and Review to optimize treatments and reduce risks from complex medication schedules.
- Management of Chronic Medical Conditions that can impact brain health.
- Personalized Brain Health Strategies to help prevent or slow cognitive decline.
Wellness and Support
- Nutritional Guidance to support brain health through diet.
- Gait and Balance Training to improve mobility and reduce fall risk.
- Psychological Counseling for patients and families coping with the emotional effects of cognitive impairment.
- Caregiver Support including education and connection to valuable community resources.
- Community Education and Outreach to raise awareness and share knowledge.
At the Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health at Hackensack University Medical Center, we provide integrated care for adults facing memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia. Our expert team offers:
- Comprehensive Screening & Diagnosis: Using advanced tools to provide clear answers about your cognitive health.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Tailored to your unique needs to help manage your condition.
- A Focus on Total Well-being: We work to optimize your brain function by promoting healthy behaviors and managing related medical conditions.
- Our goal is to enhance your brain health and improve your quality of life.
We understand how a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can disrupt a family. Our services support both the patient and their care provider by bringing together all of the specialists and services a patient and family may need in one clinic, during one visit.
Our program is led by an expert team of fellowship-trained physicians. Providing you with complete, collaborative support, your care team includes:
- Neurologists and Geriatricians to conduct a comprehensive assessment and oversee your personalized care plan
- Neuropsychologists to assess cognitive health
- Counseling Psychologists to provide emotional support and coping strategies
- Social Workers to connect you with valuable community resources
- Dietitians offer personalized nutritional guidance for optimal brain health
- Research Coordinators to explain and manage participation in vital clinical trials
- Medical Assistants and Administrative Staff to schedule appointments and support you during your visits
Why Choose Us?
Hackensack University Medical Center is the first hospital in New Jersey’s history to be ranked among the Top 20 in the nation. It’s also the #1 hospital in the NY-NJ Metro Area, and the #1 hospital in New Jersey. It is also home to several nationally ranked specialties, including the state's only nationally-ranked Geriatrics and Neurology & Neurosurgery programs.
Hackensack University Medical Center’s Emergency Department has received Gold - Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) — the highest-level designation available through the program — from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
The Memory Loss and Brain Health Center engages in clinical trials and translational research to advance dementia care affording New Jersey residents living with dementia access to some of the most promising therapies before they are widely available.
The Center’s clinicians collaborate with organizations such as the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Act Now Foundation, the national Alzheimer’s Association, and Wyckoff YMCA to provide community and clinician education, support groups, and access to community-based resources.
Our Services
We offer a full spectrum of services tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their family. Our approach integrates diagnosis, treatment, and holistic support.
Diagnosis and Planning
- Comprehensive Neurological Evaluations to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
- Detailed Neuropsychological Testing to assess memory, thinking, and cognitive function.
- Advance Care Planning to help you make important decisions about future care.
Treatment and Management
- Medication Management and Review to optimize treatments and reduce risks from complex medication schedules.
- Management of Chronic Medical Conditions that can impact brain health.
- Personalized Brain Health Strategies to help prevent or slow cognitive decline.
Wellness and Support
- Nutritional Guidance to support brain health through diet.
- Gait and Balance Training to improve mobility and reduce fall risk.
- Psychological Counseling for patients and families coping with the emotional effects of cognitive impairment.
- Caregiver Support including education and connection to valuable community resources.
- Community Education and Outreach to raise awareness and share knowledge.
Meet the Team
Our center is led by Manisha Parulekar, M.D. Our providers hold faculty positions at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
