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Almost everyone has a lapse of memory from time to time. You can't remember where you parked your car or can't remember someone's name. This is normal. But when memory loss interferes with work performance, social activities and other daily tasks, you may need medical care.
Memory disorders can severely disrupt your life. Hundreds of disorders, including Alzheimer's, can cause memory loss or dementia. Memory loss may be due to conditions such as small strokes in the brain, diabetes, high blood pressure, nutritional deficiencies, reactions to medications and alcoholism. Even depression can cause symptoms similar to dementia.
The UCSF Memory and Aging Center is the only comprehensive memory disorders center in Northern California and a leader nationally in its field. We explore new treatments and therapies at our Alzheimer's Research Center of California. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that affects more than 4 million people in the United States. It usually begins with memory loss.
Other disorders that we treat include:
The center, founded in 1988, also offers support groups for patients as well as their family members and friends.
For those who participate in the center's research projects, the center offers a Brain Autopsy Service, which can help provide a better understanding of these diseases and the development of future treatments. About 300 to 500 individuals participate in the center's ongoing research projects.
For diagnosis and treatment, call the:
Memory and Aging Center (415) 476-6880
You may need a referral from your primary care doctor. Please check with your medical benefits or health insurance representative.
See books recommended by the UCSF Memory and Aging Center.
Support Groups — Memory and Aging Center support groups for dementia patients and their families are open to the public.
Watch a Video — UCTV Video, Real Player
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For help finding a doctor, contact our Physician Referral Service:
Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated September 25, 2008
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