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Do I have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? Does my mom have a memory disorder after her stroke or brain injury? Does my child have an attention or learning problem? If so, then what can be done about it?
Those are some of the most frequent questions asked of us in the Cognitive Disorders Program at Ochsner. We strive to provide comprehensive and tailored assessments for accurate diagnoses and helpful treatment plans.
The Brain Health and Cognitive Disorders program understands that for most patients their cognitive problem is far from simple. This is why each patient undergoes a thorough work up that can include a neurological evaluation, neuropsychological testing, labs, imaging, and other diagnostic tests. This comprehensive and detailed approach allows for better answers and more tailored treatment recommendations. Additionally, our large health system collaborates with a wide range of disciplines ensuring optimal management of each patient’s cognitive concern.
Learning Disorders
Once referred by your physician, the following happens:
Once referred by your neurologist or other physician, we conduct a detailed assessment to understand your cognitive functioning, causes for cognitive or memory difficulties, and design a treatment plan with strategies to manage your cognitive symptoms.
This is an innovative initiative designed to help prevent or reduce one’s risk of cognitive decline. The initiative consists of a series of seminars or “talks” designed to help individuals learn about risk factors (e.g., poor diet, stress) to cause cognitive problems and engage in activities that promote long term brain health.
Talk with your doctor about how you can participate in this program.
The Care Ecosystem was designed to help address the unmet needs of persons with dementia and their caregivers. The goals of the program include improving quality of life, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations, and delaying admissions to long-term care institutions.
Current program is free of charge and participants will receive a $25 gift card for select visits. Participation is optional.
Amanda Bailey, Care Team Navigator: Amanda.bailey@ochsner.org
Ashley LaRoche, CCRC. Supervisor and Care Team Navigator: Ashley.laroche@ochsner.org
John Sawyer, PhD, Principal Investigator, Neuropsychologist
Brian Mizuki, PsyD, Co-Investigator, Neuropsychologist
Beth Arredondo, PhD, Co-Investigator, Neuropsychologist
Britta Staubes, PharmD, Ochsner Clinical Pharmacist
Colleen Knoop, APRN, Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in Neurology
Adapted from the Care Ecosystem. For more resources and information, go to UCSF: CARE Ecosystem.
To refer a patient:
Call the Clinic Concierge at 504-842-7436 or 1-855-312-4190
Referral information can be faxed to: 504-842-0130
Over 700 clinical trials are being conducted at Ochsner.
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