UMass Amherst Psychological Services To Provide Free Memory Screening Clinic Dec. 11
Dec. 5, 2008
| Contact: | Christopher Overtree 413/545-5943 |
AMHERST, Mass. – In order to offer services to a population that is notably vulnerable to memory impairments, on Thursday, Dec. 11 the Psychological Services Center will provide a free one-day Memory Screening Clinic in Tobin Hall on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Cognitive impairment is prevalent, but under-diagnosed, in adults aged 65 years or greater. In addition, lesser problems related to memory and cognitive functions are of great concern to the majority of the older adult population. The Memory Screening Clinic will help identify persons at risk for dementia or mild cognitive impairment, and will alert them to the need for follow-up with their physician or other services.
The screening will involve a clinical interview and a cognitive and memory screening, followed by immediate feedback and referral recommendations. In some cases, clients may have the opportunity for more thorough and follow-up assessments at reduced cost.
The Memory Screening Clinic will be conducted by a clinical team consisting of neuropsychologist Bradley Crenshaw, an adjunct faculty member of the clinical psychology program, as well as clinical psychology graduate students Anna Akerstedt and Melissa Mathews. The team is interested in working with older adults to help them to assess areas of concern and develop useful recommendations to improve daily functioning.
For information about the memory screening or to schedule an appointment, contact the Psychological Services Center at 413/545-0041, psc@psych.umass.edu, or visit www.umass.edu/psc.
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