Early Intervention Memory Clinic
Mental Health - Senior and Services for Seniors
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.
Please note: This clinic is for patients who have noticed subtle changes in their memory or thinking over the past 1-2 years. Self referral or clinician referral is accepted. Email referral form to patient for them to complete. For all self-referrals, clinic will send template to FP/NP to request sign-off for geriatrician consultation.
For patients with suspected/diagnosed mild cognitive impairment or dementia, do not refer to the Early Intervention Memory Clinic (EIMC). Consider referral to SPH/MSJ Older Adult Outpatient Clinic.
If cognitive changes have occurred 2 or more years ago, or patient has longstanding cognitive difficulties (e.g. head injury/acquired brain injury, psychiatric diagnoses, stroke, or established diagnosis of MCI/dementia), consider referral to SPH/MSJ Older Adult Outpatient Clinic.
For patients with suspected/diagnosed mild cognitive impairment or dementia, do not refer to the Early Intervention Memory Clinic (EIMC). Consider referral to SPH/MSJ Older Adult Outpatient Clinic.
If cognitive changes have occurred 2 or more years ago, or patient has longstanding cognitive difficulties (e.g. head injury/acquired brain injury, psychiatric diagnoses, stroke, or established diagnosis of MCI/dementia), consider referral to SPH/MSJ Older Adult Outpatient Clinic.
Referral Guide: Which clinic is best for my patient?
| Criteria |
Early Intervention Memory Clinic (EIMC) |
SPH/MSJ Older Adult Outpatient Clinics (OAC) |
|---|---|---|
| Age & Region | 60 years and older living in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region. | Generally, 65 years and older living in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region. People less than 65 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis if neurodegenerative condition suspected. |
| Cognitive Changes | Cognitive changes within 1 to 2 years. | Cognitive changes may have occurred greater than 2 years ago. |
| Diagnosis | No cognitive diagnosis. | May have previous or suspected diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. |
| Known Causes | No known causes of cognitive change (e.g., CVA). | May have other medical conditions that have contributed to cognitive changes. |
| Insight | Has insight into cognitive changes. | May have limited insight into cognitive changes. |
| Engagement & Support | Able and motivated to engage in self-management. | May require more support to make lifestyle changes or may struggle to engage in change. |
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
- brain health education and behaviour change groups for person with cognitive change
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS: CLICK HERE for specific referral criteria and referral requirements.
Eligibility: Eligible patients live in the Vancouver area and have experienced a change in their memory or thinking in the past 1 to 2 years. to physiotherapists, dietitians, social workers, and neuropsychologists.
Eligibility: Eligible patients live in the Vancouver area and have experienced a change in their memory or thinking in the past 1 to 2 years. to physiotherapists, dietitians, social workers, and neuropsychologists.
604-806-8029
Website: https://www.providencehealthcare.org...
St. Paul's Hospital, Providence Building, 9B - 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Patients are primarily seen in office on Mondays and Thursdays.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:
- Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Self-referral
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Availability
Service area: Vancouver + show cities
Service Types Provided
Mental Health - Senior
Services for Seniors
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
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