Alzheimer's Disease Center of Excellence - Glens Falls Hospital

Appointments require a referral from a primary care provider. Please request that you 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 or the health of your loved one. Plan to have the following information from the patient’s primary care provider sent to Glens Falls Neurology at least one week prior to the first 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

• Plan to have a close friend, family member, or caregiver who knows you well accompany you to the visit
• Bring current medications (including over-the-counter) you are taking to the appointment, vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements
• If you have hearing aids or glasses, have them with you
• It can help to write down any questions prior to the visit

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 prior to the appointment.
• The initial appointment could take up to one to one and a half hours. Arriving 20 minutes prior to your appointment or being ready 20 minutes in advance to finalize forms, address technical issues, and maximize the time for your care.
• It is possible that some additional testing might be ordered. This may 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 team at Glens Falls Neurology is comprised of professionals who help provide patients and families with educational material and contact information about valuable resources in our community. Following your assessment, an appointment can be scheduled to learn more.