Memory Clinics & Diagnosis
Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center
University of Michigan Medical School (NIA-funded)
A National Institute on Aging-funded research center in Ann Arbor connecting families to both leading-edge research and specialized clinical care.
Who it's for
Michigan families seeking a specialized dementia evaluation, or anyone interested in participating in Alzheimer's research through an NIA-funded academic center.
When to use this
When a primary care provider recommends a specialist evaluation, or when a family wants access to clinical trials and research studies not available through a general practice.
Why MemoryPath recommends this
It's one of the National Institute on Aging's funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers -- a small, rigorously vetted national network -- giving Michigan families direct local access to research-grade evaluation and studies.
Services provided
- Specialized diagnostic evaluation for memory and cognitive concerns
- Access to NIA-funded clinical trials and research studies
- Education and outreach programs for patients, families, and clinicians
- Statewide research collaboration across University of Michigan, Michigan State, and Wayne State
What makes an NIA-funded center different
The National Institute on Aging funds a small national network of Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers at academic medical centers held to rigorous research standards. The Michigan center connects researchers across the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University, giving Michigan families access to research and clinical expertise concentrated in relatively few places nationally.
Clinical care and research, together
Beyond research, the center provides specialized clinical evaluation for memory and cognitive concerns, and is a genuine option for a second opinion or a more specialized workup than a general practice can typically offer.
A note on cost
Research participation is generally free. Clinical evaluation and care are billed like any specialist visit, through insurance -- confirm current coverage details directly with the center.