The Research Center of Excellence is located in the Massachusetts General Hospital and spans the MGH Memory Disorders Unit and Movement Disorders Unit.
The Memory Disorders Unit was established in 1982 as a specialized Unit for the diagnosis and care of patients with cognitive impairment. There are currently 16 attending staff members, two RNs, a social worker, and two clinical and research fellows working in the Memory Disorders Unit.
The Movement Disorders Unit is a designated National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence. There are currently 22 attending staff members, an RN, a social worker, and one clinical and research fellow working in the Movement Disorders Unit.
In the fall of 2017, MGH established the Lewy Body Dementia Unit within the Memory and Movement Disorders Units to seamlessly coordinate clinical care and research for patients with Lewy body dementia.
The goals of all Units are the same: to establish accurate diagnosis for individuals with problems affecting cognition and movement, to provide optimal and ongoing care for these individuals and their families and to offer opportunities to participate in research studies. We work in partnership with specialized services as appropriate, including neuropsychological assessment, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work services. We also host a monthly support group meeting for family members of our patients.
