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Team members in the Memory Disorders Program are dedicated to providing an accurate diagnosis, offering comprehensive treatment and counseling family members in the care of their loved ones. Team members include:
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Neurologists — Medical College of Wisconsin physicians with advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain, including memory disorders
Neuropsychologists — psychologists with special training in the neurobiological causes of brain disorders
Social Worker — a professional who assists patients and their families in developing future plans and counsels families on available resources such as living arrangements within the community, in-home care, safety issues, financial and legal resources, caregiver support (including support groups) and product information
Geropsychiatrist — a Medical College of Wisconsin physician who specializes in the mental health needs of older adults and can prescribe medications for behavioral issues
Nurses — nurses with special training and experience in caring for people with memory disorders
| Learn more about the physicians who specialize in memory disorders:
Piero Antuono, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Neurologist Director, Memory Disorders Program
Malgorzata Franczak, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Neurologist
Diane Book, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Neurologist Medical Director, Stroke Program
Joseph Goveas, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Geropsychiatrist
David Sabsevitz, PhD
Medical College of Wisconsin Neuropsychologist
Sara J. Swanson, PhD
Medical College of Wisconsin Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist
Other Memory Disorders Program team members are:
Sue Moser, MSW
Social Worker
Jan Beyer, BSN, RN
Nurse Manager
Jean Ravanelli-Meyer, BSN, RN
Program Nurse, Research Coordinator
Linda Ripley, BSN, RN
Program Nurse
Jennifer Jones, MS
Research Coordinator
Last Review Date: June 4, 2010 Online Editor(s): Richard Petre |
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