About
After twenty years of memory-related research at Bio Behavioral Health, Dr. Ashok Patel established the Memory and Aging Center of New Jersey to provide specialized treatment and support for those affected by memory loss, in our local community and beyond.
We offer thorough memory evaluations, at no cost.
Our staff is prepared to evaluate the current status of your memory and find the right treatment option for you. To do this, we review your medical history, perform a physical and neurological examination, and request relevant laboratory analysis to determine your overall health.
We are currently recruiting for Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s disease, but we do maintain a list of interested patients for future trials. Please see below for more information, or visit our contact page to get in touch.
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological degenerative disorder. This means that your or your loved one’s movement will worsen over time, and the symptoms can feel overwhelming.
Currently, we have one trial that studies the effects of a novel treatment on daily living in people with Parkinson’s Disease.
For more information, or to schedule a free evaluation, please fill out the following form. If selected, the investigational treatment is offered at no cost to you, and compensation for time and/or travel is often provided.
Upon review, a clinical research coordinator will reach out to discuss the trial and to see if the treatment is the right fit for you or your loved one.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
When you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, the pain can feel isolating. Not only are there the symptoms of Alzheimer’s itself, but there are also the symptoms of memory loss—disorientation, agitation, and even aggression. Caregiving can be a burden too.
Currently, we have two trials that study the effects of novel treatments on agitation in Alzheimer’s patients.
For more information, or to schedule a free evaluation, please fill out the following form. If selected, the investigational treatment is offered at no cost to you, and compensation for time and/or travel is often provided.
Upon review, a clinical research coordinator will reach out to discuss the trial and to see if the treatment is the right fit for you or your loved one.
If Alzheimer’s disease is new to you and/or your loved one, or if you would like more information about our trials or our office, and more, please contact us. We’d be happy to get in touch.
Memory and AginG CENTER
FAQs and Resources
FAQs
What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's?
Dementia is an umbrella term. For example there is the disease Cancer. There are many different types of cancer: lung, breast and brain to name a few. The same is true with Dementia—there are different types, and Alzheimer's Disease is one of them. Other types of Dementia include Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and Vascular Dementia.
What are the Stages of Alzheimer's Disease?
As Alzheimer's progresses, there are three stages: Mild, Moderate and Severe.
Mild Alzheimer's Disease
Some memory loss and confusion, repeating questions over and over, longer time to complete normal daily tasks, wandering or getting lost, mishandling finances (forgetting to pay bills) and changes in personality.
Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
Memory loss and confusion get worse, difficulty getting dressed, difficulty recognizing family members. Behaviors include irritability, paranoia, sometimes physical combativeness, and some trouble with verbal communication.
Severe Alzheimer's Disease
Little or no verbal communication, unable to function on own, needs assistance feeding, trouble walking or no longer able to walk and is bedridden. At this stage the body begins to shut down.
RESOURCES
Alzheimer’s Association
1-800-272-3900 (toll-free)
1-866-403-3073 (TTY/toll-free)
info@alz.org
www.alz.org
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
1-866-232-8484 (toll-free)
info@alzfdn.org
www.alzfdn.org
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116 (toll-free)
eldercarelocator@n4a.org
www.eldercare.gov
Family Caregiver Alliance
1-800-445-8106 (toll-free)
info@caregiver.org
www.caregiver.org
