Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Neurology

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Memory Disorders

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Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders of thinking and memory are different for each individual. Our multidisciplinary program specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and individualized treatment of these disorders, as well as other health and medical conditions that can affect cognition in older adults. Ongoing monitoring and care are provided based on the individual needs of each patient. 

Location and Contact

Neurology Department
725 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
Shapiro Center 617.638.8456

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Directions and Transportation Call Us at 617.638.8456

Explore the Department

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Neurology

The Neurology Department offers a full spectrum of neurological care for all neurological disorders, from epilepsy to headaches to Alzheimer’s disease. Our robust research program…
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Geriatrics

At BMC, the Geriatrics Program is devoted to the unique healthcare needs of those 70 and older whether they are mobile, homebound, or in a nursing home. We work in a coordinated, …
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Memory Disorders Clinic

Difficulty remembering new information, finding words or solving everyday problems can be upsetting for elderly and aging patients: from those faced with the first signs of memory…
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Sleep Disorders Clinic

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine-accredited Sleep Disorders Center at Boston Medical Center provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for individuals with a fu…
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Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center

Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders require individualized and ongoing care. Our interdisciplinary team of specialists provides comprehensive care to patients with th…
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Information You May Need

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Education and Training

Neurology Residency

A focus of our clinic is to train the next generation clinicians and clinician scientists. Our providers participate in the education and training of fellows, residents, students, and other trainees who wish to gain experience in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Trainees are invited to participate in clinical conferences, including the Joint Neurobehavioral Case Conference with Geriatrics, BU ADRC diagnostic consensus conferences, and Clinical Case Conferences in Behavioral Neurology. 

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Research

Dementia Research

The Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Program has a robust research program with faculty who lead pioneering research on the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including CTE. It is home to several NIH-funded programmatic Centers including the BU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (BU ADRC), the BU CTE Center, and the Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program. A specialized Memory and Aging Clinic is also embedded within the program and is intended for individuals interested in participating in research on diagnostics, detection, risk factors and treatments for dementias, including CTE.