Memory Clinics & Alzheimer's Research Centers in Detroit

Families searching for memory clinics and Alzheimer's research centers in Detroit can start with official National Institute on Aging (NIA) research-center directories, city hospitals, and the Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter. This page lists those local starting points, with addresses where they are published, and explains what a first memory-related visit commonly involves. It does not diagnose dementia, recommend treatment, or claim that any clinic or hospital endorses a home-care provider.

Older adults in Detroit who may need a memory evaluation

Detroit has 94,023 residents age 65 and older, including 10,550 residents age 85 and older, along with 36,349 seniors living alone and a median household income of $39,575. U.S. Census Bureau ACS figures for Detroit

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. CDC overview of Alzheimer's and dementia

Those Census counts describe the city's older population. They are not a count of people in Detroit living with dementia, and they do not mean every older adult needs a specialty clinic. They do help explain why families in Detroit often look for a thorough memory evaluation and practical day-to-day support at the same time.

How to find NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers

You can find NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers through the National Institute on Aging's public directories, which list NIA-funded centers at medical institutions across the United States. NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers

Use the NIA finder to search for a designated center, then call that center to confirm whether it accepts new patients from Detroit, what evaluations it offers, and whether research studies are optional. NIA tool to find an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

This directory does not invent a Detroit street address for an NIA center. If a national listing shows a Michigan center outside the city, ask about referral steps, telehealth options, and what records to send ahead of a first visit.

Hospitals serving Detroit

The hospitals below are the Detroit facilities CMS publishes by name, address, type, ownership, and overall rating. CMS does not publish whether any of them has a dedicated memory, dementia, or geriatric unit, so ask each hospital directly about memory evaluation, geriatric services, and discharge planning for a patient with dementia.

Detroit (John D. Dingell) VA Medical Center is at 4646 John R., Detroit, MI 48201. Phone: (313) 576-1000. CMS lists it as acute care under Veterans Health Administration ownership, with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. Veterans and caregivers should ask the VA whether memory or geriatric clinics are available and how referrals work. CMS profile for Detroit VA Medical Center

Henry Ford Health Hospital is at 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202. Phone: (313) 916-2600. CMS lists it as an acute care hospital with voluntary non-profit - private ownership, emergency services, and a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5. CMS profile for Henry Ford Health Hospital

Karmanos Cancer Center is at 4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201. Phone: (800) 576-6266. CMS lists it as an acute care hospital with proprietary ownership and a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5. CMS profile for Karmanos Cancer Center

Detroit Receiving Hospital is at 4201 St Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48201. Phone: (313) 745-2941. CMS lists it as an acute care hospital with proprietary ownership, emergency services, and a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5. CMS profile for Detroit Receiving Hospital

Harper University Hospital is at 3990 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201. Phone: (313) 745-6211. CMS lists it as an acute care hospital with proprietary ownership, emergency services, and a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5. CMS profile for Harper University Hospital

Henry Ford Health St John Hospital is at 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236. Phone: (313) 343-4000. CMS lists it as an acute care hospital with voluntary non-profit - church ownership, emergency services, and a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5. CMS profile for Henry Ford Health St John Hospital

Sinai-Grace Hospital is at 6071 W Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235. Phone: (313) 966-3300. CMS lists it as an acute care hospital with proprietary ownership, emergency services, and a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5. CMS profile for Sinai-Grace Hospital

BCA Stonecrest Center is at 15000 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48205. Phone: (313) 245-0600. CMS lists it as a psychiatric hospital with proprietary ownership and has not assigned an overall star rating. CMS profile for BCA Stonecrest Center

If someone with memory loss is being sent home from any of these hospitals, ask the discharge team who will follow the cognitive concerns, what medications changed, and whether hospital discharge care at home is needed for the first days back.

Alzheimer's Association support in Greater Michigan

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter provides free support groups, care consultations, education programs, and a 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900 for families across Michigan. Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter

The chapter is a support and education resource, not a substitute for a medical evaluation. Families often call the helpline while they wait for a clinic opening, look for a local support group, or need help explaining symptoms to a hospital team.

What a first memory evaluation visit typically involves

A first appointment for memory concerns typically involves a detailed history, a review of medications and daily activities, and cognitive screening, with a family member or friend present to describe changes over time. Clinics differ, so confirm the process when you book.

Bring a current medication and supplement list, glasses or hearing aids, prior imaging or lab results if you have them, and notes on when symptoms started. Expect questions about driving, managing money, cooking, and getting dressed. Staff may ask the companion to speak privately so they can compare observations.

A first visit is usually an information-gathering step. It is not a diagnosis you have to accept on the spot, and this page does not tell you which tests to request or which medicines to take. Ask how results will be shared, whether a follow-up visit is needed, and who coordinates care with the primary clinician.

In-home support around clinic and hospital care

In-home memory care at home can help Detroit families keep routines safer between clinic visits or after a hospital stay. Companion visits, personal care, and scheduled breaks for family caregivers are often part of that plan while you wait for specialist appointments.

Companion care can provide supervision, conversation, and help getting to evaluations. Personal care can assist with bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks if those have become hard to manage alone. Overnight or extended coverage through 24-hour live-in care is sometimes used when someone cannot be left alone. Respite care gives family caregivers a planned break without stopping the person's usual supports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in Detroit?

Use the National Institute on Aging's public finder to see which NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers currently serve patients and how to contact them. This page does not invent a Detroit street address for a designated center. Call any center you locate to confirm eligibility, wait times, and whether Detroit residents can be seen.

Which Detroit hospitals should we call about a memory evaluation?

Start with the person's existing doctors and the Detroit hospitals listed above, including the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center for eligible veterans. CMS publishes each hospital's address, type, and overall rating. It does not say whether the hospital has a memory or geriatric unit, so ask when you call.

What should we bring to a first memory clinic or hospital visit?

Bring a medication list, insurance information, prior test results if you have them, and a companion who can describe day-to-day changes. Notes on sleep, mood, falls, and missed bills or medications are often useful. Confirm parking, check-in, and whether the clinic wants records sent in advance.

Does CMS say which Detroit hospitals have a dementia or memory unit?

No. CMS hospital listings used here cover name, address, ownership, emergency services, and overall star rating where assigned. They do not state whether a dedicated memory, dementia, or geriatric unit exists. Confirm those services, and dementia-related discharge planning, directly with the hospital.

Where can Detroit families get free Alzheimer's support while waiting for an appointment?

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter offers free support groups, care consultations, education programs, and a 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900. That help can sit alongside medical care. It does not replace a clinician's evaluation.

How can we support someone at home after a Detroit hospital stay?

Ask the hospital discharge team what changed in medications, mobility, and follow-up, and whether extra help is needed the first days home. Families often add hospital discharge care, companion visits, or memory care at home so someone is present for meals, medication reminders, and safety. Match the schedule to what the discharge plan actually requires.