Geriatric Cognitive Neurology Clinic

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
The Geriatric Cognitive Neurology Clinic assesses older adults with a mental decline.

This clinic also sees people who show signs of mental decline starting in adulthood, who have signs that are not typical for Alzheimer's disease, and those that involve the nervous system with symptoms getting worse over time, such as:

  • Alzheimer's Disease (type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behaviour), or
  • Vascular Dementia (caused by reduced blood flow to the brain resulting in problems with thinking, memory and reasoning), or
  • Parkinson's Disease (affects movement and causes tremors, stiffness, slow movement and problems with balance and coordination).

Key Provider: neurologists, physiotherapists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers,
Eligibility
Yes,

  • A neurologist needs to review and approve the referral

  • Patients must be 50 years old or older

  • Recent onset or worsening of problems affecting the body, the mind, actions and emotions, that limit independence. This assessment is done by specialized geriatric neurology

  • Changes in the last 2-3 months have led to a decline in a person’s ability to perform tasks or activities

  • Must live in Central or Northern Alberta

  • Needs a detailed evaluation to assess thinking and understanding, motor control, memory, and emotions

  • Patients who have clearly experienced decreased function since becoming adults

  • Caregivers or spouses must be willing to take part.

Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Wait for call from office to book appointment.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: Yes,

Approximately 3 months


Telephone
780-248-1774
Fax
780-248-1807
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Accessible and public parking are available on designated surface and underground parking stalls. Pay by plate parking is available.
Other disabled access: Yes - Ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
July 16, 2024
Address
10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5G 0B7

There is no Emergency Department at this facility.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

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One Thursday per month 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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