Tyler Clinics Expanded Memory Care Services

A new partnership has unified neuropsychological evaluations and local support services for dementia patients in East Texas.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Alzheimer’s

Flat opaque gouache-painted illustration of a glass jar filled with colorful spheres on a wooden desk, representing integrated memory care services. — The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Health East Texas have launched an integrated Neuropsychology Clinic in Tyler to consolidate memory care services. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The University of Texas at Tyler, UT Health East Texas, and the Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County have opened an expanded Neuropsychology Clinic. Located at the Alzheimer's Alliance headquarters in Tyler, the facility consolidates diagnostic testing with community support services.

Why it matters

The collaboration addresses the escalating demand for dementia and memory care throughout East Texas. By bringing medical evaluations and social support under one roof, the center aims to simplify the patient experience for those navigating memory loss.

The clinic integrates services into a single location to streamline care, which coordinates with a broader network including 9 hospitals and 90 clinics within the UT Health East Texas system. The initiative supports the regional population served by UT Tyler's 11,700 students.

The players

The University of Texas at Tyler

This public research university serves over 11,700 students and manages significant undergraduate and graduate academic programs.

Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County

This organization has provided memory care support and resources to local families since 1982.

UT Health East Texas

This health system manages an extensive regional network comprising nine hospitals, 90 clinics, and a 65-vehicle ambulance fleet.

The details

Patients gain access to this integrated care model through referrals from their primary care physicians for neuropsychological testing. The facility combines clinical research and medical diagnosis with the established support infrastructure of the Alzheimer's Alliance.

The Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County began operations in 1982.
The Memory Assessment and Research Center opened in 2015.
The expanded Neuropsychology Clinic opened on October 9, 2026.

The Big Picture

This clinic represents a significant expansion of the Memory Assessment and Research Center established in 2015. It reflects a growing institutional trend toward integrating academic research with localized clinical care to meet regional health needs.

Local patients can now access neuropsychological evaluations and essential support services within a single location. Residents should consult their primary care physician to discuss if a referral to the clinic is appropriate for their memory care needs.

The takeaway

Integrated memory care centers help families navigate the complex diagnostic process more efficiently by centralizing medical and social resources. Residents should prioritize early physician consultations to take full advantage of these localized diagnostic networks.