UVA Memory/Adult Neuropsychology Division provides care for people with concern for neurodegenerative conditions including mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body disease, or vascular disease. An initial workup and evaluation may include an appointment with a medical provider, a neurocognitive assessment, and biomarker testing if indicated. 

A referral from a health care provider is needed and can be sent to the fax number 434-924-9068 or by calling 434-924-2706. Please include with the referral:

Required information:

• Demographics including name, birthdate, address, phone number, emergency contact information, and insurance information
• Office notes regarding cognitive or behavioral concern
• MoCA, MMSE, or other cognitive screening measure

If available:

• Brain MRI
• If disease-modifying treatment is being sought (i.e., lecanemab and donanemab)
• B12, TSH, and/or biomarker results, if applicable

For more detailed information about clinics and services in the Memory/Adult Neuropsychology Division, please visit their website. 

Other items that might be helpful to families are listed below. Please note these are suggestions that maybe helpful but are not required for clinical care. 

1. Consider speaking with someone who specializes in elder care law (https://lawyers.findlaw.com/lawyer/practice/elder-law) to help make future financial and legal plans, such as designating an agent under power of attorney.
2. Complete an advance medical directive and designate a healthcare agent.
3. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to see what services they offer (www.vda.virginia.gov).
4. Contact the Alzheimer’s Association for access to support groups, disease education, and local resources (www.alz.org, 800.272.3900).