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BROOKLYN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ASSISTANCE CENTER at

SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER (BADAC)


370 LENOX ROAD, BROOKLYN, NEWYORK 11226

CONTACT:
“Mom seems more confused and
disoriented lately” BROOKLYN ADAC is associated with
University Hospital of Brooklyn, Downstate
Medical School (S.U.N.Y), and Brooklyn’s
leading teaching hospital our Center Offers:

#Neurological and physical examination

#Neuropsychological assessment

#Neuroimaging MRI, CT Scan


Does this sound familiar?
#Evaluation by our geriatric psychiatrists

MEMORY LOSS #Supportive Social Services to help you and


to access the services you need.
Warning Signs
Our center also provides a full range of
treatment, counseling and educational
#Forgetfulness
#Misplaces/ Hides Items services such as:
#Mood swings/ Agitation
#Opportunities to participate in new
#Wandering, suspiciousness
#Hallucinations treatment and drug trials.

#Management of behavioral problems


If this sounds like someone you know,
Have him or her evaluated. Memory loss #Family support groups
Is not a normal part of aging. Some
#Patient activity groups
memory problems can be reversed with
early detection.
#Public speakers for community groups
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
are often progressive disorders which result
in memory loss, difficulty in thinking and #Caregiver training
speaking clearly and eventually complete
If you have any question, concerns or to
inability to take care of oneself.
arrange an evaluation, please call us at
Since signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other 718-287-4806
dementias can be caused by other illnesses, a CARL. I. COHEN, M.D. CLINICAL DIRECTOR.
careful diagnosis is important.
LORNA WALCOTT-BROWN, MS, DIRECTOR OF
SOCIAL SERVICES.
If you or someone you care for have any of
these problems, ANDREAS J. ADAMS. ED.D. DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES

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