Atlantic Health System Neuroscience's Memory and Cognitive Disorders Program believes in the careful and thoughtful consideration of issues facing patients and their families. That’s why we offer the following support resources:
Wellness and Support Programs
These programs offer neurodegenerative disease patients and their families educational seminars, healing arts programs, counseling and therapy services.
For more about upcoming program dates, please call 908-522-3517.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
Education and support for patients and their families.
Date: Fourth Thursday of every month
Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm*
Location: Overlook Medical Center, 5th Floor, Conference Room 3
Sponsor: Alzheimer's Association
For more information and to register, please call 973-586-4300.
*Group meets on the third Thursday in November and December.
Dementia Resource Guide
Created by a team of social workers at Atlantic Neuroscience Institute, this guide can be used by patients and caregivers to find resources that can be helpful for diagnosis, support, and next steps following a diagnosis.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
A group for caregivers of loved ones with a dementia diagnosis (such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia). This group provides a safe space to share your experiences and gain insight from others. During this time, caregivers can also learn more about the diagnoses, stages and progression, long-term planning, and resources available to them.
Date: First Friday of every month
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Overlook Medical Center, 5th Floor,
(Meets second Friday of May 2023)
For more information, please call 908-522-3517
Additional support resources:
Additional Memory and Cognitive Disorders Educational Resources
- Alzheimer's Association
- Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
- Alzheimer’s New Jersey
- Greater NJ Alzheimer's Chapter and Alzheimer's Association National Office
- Lewy Body Dementia Association
- National Institute of Aging
- State of New Jersey Division on Aging Services
- The Association for Frontotemporal Dementia
Locations
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Overlook Medical Center
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Memory and Cognitive Disorders Program
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Atlantic Neuroscience Institute
99 Beauvoir Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
- 908-522-2829
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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Atlantic Neuroscience Institute
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741 Northfield Avenue – West Orange
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Memory and Cognitive Disorders Program
Physician services for memory and cognitive disorders are also available at Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center. Find an Atlantic Health System doctor >
