Glens Falls Hospital is designated as a Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (CEAD) by the New York State Department of Health, with an award of $2.1 million in state funding. It is one of 10 such centers in New York State.
The Center of Excellence at Glens Falls Hospital offers an interdisciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Our team is comprised of specialists who are trained to assess patients affected by cognitive decline, and offers a care management component to support the patient and caregiver when a diagnosis is made. The mission of the Center of Excellence is to promote earlier diagnosis, support patients and caregivers, act as a conduit to community resources, and serve as a leader in education for providers, patients and families.
The Alzheimer’s Center at Glens Falls Hospital CEAD serves Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Hamilton, Warren and Washington Counties.
Albany Medical Center is also a designated Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease covering 11 counties. Find out more about the Albany Medical Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease.
Appointments require a referral from a primary care provider. Please request that your primary care provider include the best person and contact number to call. After the referral is received, our office will reach out to schedule an appointment. To check the referral status, patients can call Glens Falls Neurology at 518-926-2940.
Patients & Families
We consider it a privilege to be involved in your health care and the health care of your loved one. Please plan to have the following information sent to Glens Falls Neurology in advance of the appointment:
- Relevant radiology reports and images (electronically or on disc)
- Lab results
- Relevant office notes
Physicians
We are pleased to collaborate with you. Please plan to have the following information included in your referral to Glens Falls Neurology at least one week prior to the first appointment:
- Relevant radiology reports and images
- Lab results
- Relevant office notes
- Please include copies of any previous assessments such as the MOCA, MMSE, or others
Whether you visit the office in person or via video conferencing or telephone, please plan to:
- Have a close friend, family member, or caregiver participate in the visit
- Bring current medications (including over-the-counter), and vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements
- Bring hearing aids or glasses, if you wear them
- Bring any questions you have; it can help to write them down in advance
Patients are seen in the Glens Falls Neurology practice in the Pruyn Pavilion.
- During the first visit, a physical assessment and information gathering will occur. Some of this information can be obtained through brief “pen & pencil” tests and by learning more about symptoms.
- You or your companion will be asked to complete questionnaires.
- The initial appointment could take up to one to one and a half hours. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment.
- It is possible that some additional testing might be ordered. This might include MRI scans, labs, or cognitive testing.
- After all the information is gathered and tests have been performed, our specialists will meet with the patient and family. Findings will be shared in this visit.
- The Glens Falls Neurology program offers a social worker, who provides patients and families with educational resources and support. Appointments for in person or phone calls can be scheduled through our front staff.
Treatment with Monoclonal Anti-Body Therapies (Lecanemab and Donanemab)
Treatment with Lecanumab or Donanemab, the two monoclonal therapies that have been approved by the FDA, are now available at Glens Falls Hospital and Albany Medical Center. Patients will need to be evaluated to determine if they meet criteria for treatment.
Research
Alzheimer’s and related dementias are complex diseases that require diverse research approaches and expertise. Find out more about neuroscience research at Albany Medical College.
Clinical Trials
Find out more about Alzheimer's disease clinical trials.
Education for Health Care Professionals
If you would like to be added to the Neuroscience Grand Rounds distribution list for the Albany Medical College Office of Continuing Medical Education, email Marcia Lamb at [email protected].
Contact Us
The Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease
518-926-2940
Fax: 518-926-2941
Pruyn Pavilion at
Glens Falls Hospital
3rd Floor
100 Park St.
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Where to Park
Park in the Pruyn Lot (valet parking is available)
Enter through Pruyn Pavilion Entrance
