For Patients

A Letter to Our Patients and Partnered Providers

     Tennessee Memory Disorders Foundation (formerly Genesis Neuroscience Clinic) is a team of providers and staff dedicated to the treatment of memory loss and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Dr. Monica Crane, our medical director, is a board-certified geriatric superspecialist with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

     If you or a loved one has concerns about memory, contact your Primary Care Provider to complete the referral form found below. Incomplete referrals will no longer receive updates. Please note: we are not a general neurology practice. We only evaluate and treat dementia and cognitive disorders. Patients with other neurological conditions such as mood disorders or major strokes will be directed to the appropriate specialty.

     Notice on Referrals – Effective 06.13.2025: Due to the ongoing geriatric healthcare crisis, referral volume and demand have significantly increased across the region. To prioritize patients with the greatest unmet need, we have revised our referral requirements. At this time, we cannot accept patients who are currently under evaluation or treatment with another dementia specialist. This measure is temporary and will be reassessed as conditions improve. 

    Testing Policy Update – Effective 08.01.2025: We now accept the following standardized cognitive screening tools for incoming referrals:

Mini-Mental State Examiniation (MMSE)

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS)

There is no longer a minimum score cutoff required. 

Sincerely,

The TMDF Team