About MARS

A brief introduction to Memory Assessment

and Research Services.

Memory Assessment and Research Services was established to:

• provide affordable memory screenings to the general population,

• advance the scientific understanding of memory and memory deficits, and

• educate the public about memory disorders and their treatment.

MARS was formed in response to the emerging data showing that new medications can slow the deterioration of memory if they are administered when the first signs of memory loss begin to appear. Unfortunately, because most individuals do not have ready access to effective and affordable memory assessment services, people with dementia are often diagnosed when the disease is in an advanced stage.  MARS alleviates this problem by providing sensitive, valid, and reliable, annual memory assessments to the general public at an affordable price.  To further advance our understanding of the early detection of memory disorders, MARS has a Research and Development division.

To learn more about memory loss and the services that MARS provides to the public and physicians, please follow the links on the menu to the left.