Early Intervention Memory Clinic
Mental Health - Adult & Senior and Seniors Services
Provided by Providence Health Care
Provides assessment and intervention for people aged 60 and older who live in the Vancouver area and have experienced a change in their cognitive functioning in the past 1 to 2 years.
The Early Intervention Memory Clinic provides assessment and intervention for people aged 60 and older. Eligible patients live in the Vancouver area and have experienced a change in their memory or thinking in the past 1 to 2 years. The team includes geriatricians and occupational therapists, with referral as indicated to
physiotherapists, dietitians, social workers, and neuropsychologists.
Through group work and individual sessions, the clinic supports people to:
Through group work and individual sessions, the clinic supports people to:
- optimize brain health by reducing risks and developing beneficial lifestyle habits
- maintain functioning, emotional well-being, and quality of life
- slow down cognitive decline as much as possible
The following services may be offered based on individual needs:
- Functional and cognitive assessment by an occupational therapist
- Targeted medical assessment by a geriatrician, including recommendations shared with family physician/nurse practitioner and additional medical tests & imaging as indicated
- Individual occupational therapy for cognitive strategies and brain health habits
- Online or in-person brain health education and behaviour change groups for person with cognitive change and care partner
- Transfer to Older Adult Outpatient Clinic for more comprehensive geriatrician assessment as indicated.
Referral Criteria :
- Aged 60 and older
- Lives in the Vancouver area
- Has experienced a change in memory and thinking in the past 1 to 2 years
- Has insight into cognitive changes
- Is able and motivated to engage in self-management strategies
- No known cause of cognitive change (i.e. CVA)
Individuals who meet the outlined criteria, may self-refer to the clinic. A family doctor or nurse practitioner may also make a referral. Meeting with the specialist physician (geriatrician) requires a referral from a primary care practitioner. If you self-refer, and are eligible to meet with the geriatrician, they will need this referral to book you an appointment.
604-806-8029
Website: https://www.providencehealthcare.org...
St. Paul's Hospital, Providence Building, 9B - 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6
The clinic is on the 9th floor. Use the large group of elevators closest to the Thurlow Street entrance in the Providence Building.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Self-referral
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Service area: Vancouver
Service Types Provided
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Seniors Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
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