Dementia

Why Choose Sutter?

Supporting someone with dementia can be stressful and overwhelming. If you or a loved one has noticed cognitive changes, such as increasing forgetfulness, inability to identify objects or just general trouble getting your thoughts out, our brain health specialists are here to help. We're dedicated to improving diagnostics and care for people with dementia and finding ways to cure and prevent it. Our memory care clinic in Sacramento and the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center in San Francisco provide cutting-edge care for patients with dementia.

Dementia is a progressive condition that causes severe memory loss and mental decline. There are many types of dementia, including Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Experts estimate that nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease, while another 7 million have other types of dementia.

At Sutter, our clinical neuropsychologists, neurologists and other brain health specialists use a variety of tests, scans and examinations to diagnose all types of dementia. When you turn to us for care, we’ll work with you to help maintain and improve crucial brain functions, like memory, attention and learning abilities. Our teams are also committed to advancing dementia research efforts and clinical studies. We’re proud to be a leader in providing access to new disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.

Specialty Programs

Brain Health Centers

The Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at CPMC in San Francisco and Novato, along with the Sutter Neuroscience Institute Memory Clinic in Sacramento, offers integrated, multidisciplinary care for people living with cognitive impairment or dementia. Care teams include physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, neuropsychologists, medical assistants and administrative staff, all working together to support patients and their families at every stage of care. The Ray Dolby Brain Health Center also partners with the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California to connect patients and families with additional education, support and community resources.

Patients benefit from advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation services, access to research and clinical trials, and comprehensive psychological and social support. Compassionate, long-term relationships with care teams are central to this approach, ensuring care that supports both medical needs and overall well-being.

The Ray Dolby Brain Health Center serves patients throughout Northern California with locations located in the bay area and Sacramento Valley.

Bay Area

• 45 Castro Street, Suite 220 in San Francisco
• 601 Duboce Avenue, Suite 165A in San Francisco
• 101 Rowland Way, Suite 240 in Novato.

To learn more about services offered in the bay area, patients can call 415-600-5555 or email brainhealth@sutterhealth.org. To learn more about or enroll in the Ray Dolby Music Mends Minds program, call 415-463-8505.

Valley

• Sutter Neuroscience Institute Memory Clinic located at 2800 L Street in Sacramento

To learn more about services at the Sutter Neuroscience Institute Memory Clinic in Sacramento, call 888-287-2270 or email brainhealth@sutterhealth.org to connect with the care team.