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A.G.E. Matters ClinicAddress: 34 Monkton Ave, Toronto, M8Z 4N2Phone: 647-268-0620 Fax: 416-783-5989 Email: a.g.e.matters@rogers.com Website: www.agemattersclinic.com Major Intersection: Bloor W - Islington Map: LHIN: Toronto Central LHIN Subregion: West Predominant Culture: |
| Behavioural Management | |
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| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. The clinic has both OHIP and non-OHIP insured services. There is no special additional fee for this service. It is included in our initial non-OHIP fee of $950, which includes the comprehensive assessment detailed above. The fee to the client for the non-OHIP insured services is $950, payable at the feedback session. Clients with 3rd party insurance will be eligible for reimbursements. |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment. We accept referrals from patient family members or significant others, through our website, with the consent of the patient, of course. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Our comprehensive evaluation usually involves 3 visits to the clinic and a home visit. A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is performed by Dr. David Tal, plus a detailed cognitive assessment, in coordination with our Psychologist. This occurs over 2 visits at the clinic. Then, our Occupational Therapist visits the client’s home for a safety and functional assessment. This is an integral part of our assessment. Lastly, there is a Feedback session with Dr. David Tal at the clinic, where all questions are answered, medication initiated if needed, and follow up arranged, as appropriate. Most referrals seen within 4 weeks, and completed within 8 weeks. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Bereavement Counselling | |
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| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. Not Covered by OHIP. Fees to be determined by social worker/therapist on an individual basis |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment who are currently receiving assistance at this clinic, their caregivers and other members of their support network |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Sessions held on either individual or group basis. Social worker/therapist will meet client, caregiver or other members of the support network, for an initial discussion and evaluation. Plans for a course of counselling will be made between the parties on an case by case basis. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Case Management | |
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| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. Not Covered by OHIP. Fees to be determined by social worker/therapist on an individual basis |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment who are currently receiving assistance at this clinic, their caregivers and other members of their support network |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Sessions held on either individual or group basis. Social worker/therapist will meet client, caregiver or other members of the support network, for an initial discussion and evaluation. Plans for a course of counselling will be made between the parties on an case by case basis. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Client Intervention and Assistance | |
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| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. Not Covered by OHIP. Fees to be determined by social worker/therapist on an individual basis |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment who are currently receiving assistance at this clinic, their caregivers and other members of their support network |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Sessions held on either individual or group basis. Social worker/therapist will meet client, caregiver or other members of the support network, for an initial discussion and evaluation. Plans for a course of counselling will be made between the parties on an case by case basis. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Dementia Specific Counselling | |
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| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. Counselling as part of initial assessment is included in OHIP and non-OHIP fee, as described above. Further ongoing counselling by our Social Worker is not covered by OHIP. Fees to be determined by social worker/therapist on an individual basis. |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment who are currently receiving assistance at this clinic, their caregivers and other members of their support network |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Sessions held on either individual or group basis. Social worker/therapist will meet client, caregiver or other members of the support network, for an initial discussion and evaluation. Plans for a course of counselling will be made between the parties on an case by case basis. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Dementia Specific Education and Training | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. Not Covered by OHIP. Fees to be determined by social worker/therapist on an individual basis |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment who are currently receiving assistance at this clinic, their caregivers and other members of their support network |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Cognitive training and ADL training are currently available with one of the professionals of the clinic. Our goal is to augment pharmacologic treatment and education, with specific training for the person with dementia and their caregiver/support network. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Early Onset Services (under 65) | |
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| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. The clinic has both OHIP and non-OHIP insured services. There is no special additional fee for this service. It is included in our initial non-OHIP fee of $950, which includes the comprehensive assessment detailed above. The fee to the client for the non-OHIP insured services is $950, payable at the feedback session. Clients with 3rd party insurance will be eligible for reimbursements. |
| Population Served: | Adults under 65 experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment are eligible for assessment through our clinic, with details of the service below. We accept referrals from patient family members or significant others, through our website, with the consent of the patient, of course. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Services available at clinic or in home, including assessment, counselling and education.
The primary evaluation by the Geriatrician and the Psychologist occurs at the clinic. However, a home visit by an Occupational Therapist is an integral part of our assessment. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, including screening for Cognitive and Affective disorders; Formal Cognitive Assessment by a Ph.D. Psychologist; Functional and safety assessment, as part of a home visit, by a registered Occupational Therapist; Access to Social Work support as needed by client and support network; Feedback session with Dr. David Tal, integrating multidisciplinary assessment. Most referrals seen within 4 weeks, and completed within 8 weeks. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Functional Assessment | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. The clinic has both OHIP and non-OHIP insured services. There is no special additional fee for this service. It is included in our initial non-OHIP fee of $950, which includes the comprehensive assessment detailed above. The fee to the client for the non-OHIP insured services is $950, payable at the feedback session. Clients with 3rd party insurance will be eligible for reimbursements. |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment. We accept referrals from patient family members or significant others, through our website, with the consent of the patient, of course. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | The primary evaluation by the Geriatrician and the Psychologist occurs at the clinic. However, a visit in the client’s home by an Occupational Therapist is an integral part of our assessment.
Functional and safety assessment, as part of a home visit, by a registered Occupational Therapist. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Geriatric Care Management | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. Not Covered by OHIP. Fees to be determined by social worker/therapist on an individual basis |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment who are currently receiving assistance at this clinic, their caregivers and other members of their support network |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Sessions held on either individual or group basis. Social worker/therapist will meet client, caregiver or other members of the support network, for an initial discussion and evaluation. Plans for a course of action will be made between the parties on an case by case basis. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Geriatric Medical Assessment | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. The clinic has both OHIP and non-OHIP insured services. There is no special additional fee for this service. It is included in our initial non-OHIP fee of $950, which includes the comprehensive assessment detailed above. The fee to the client for the non-OHIP insured services is $950, payable at the feedback session. Clients with 3rd party insurance will be eligible for reimbursements. |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment. We accept referrals from patient family members or significant others, through our website, with the consent of the patient, of course. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Our comprehensive evaluation usually involves 3 visits to the clinic and a home visit. A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is performed by Dr. David Tal, plus a detailed cognitive assessment, in coordination with our Psychologist. This occurs over 2 visits at the clinic. Then, our Occupational Therapist visits the client’s home for a safety and functional assessment. This is an integral part of our assessment. Lastly, there is a Feedback session with Dr. David Tal at the clinic, where all questions are answered, medication initiated if needed, and follow up arranged, as appropriate. Most referrals seen within 4 weeks, and completed within 8 weeks. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Home Safety Assessment and Counselling | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. The clinic has both OHIP and non-OHIP insured services. There is no special additional fee for this service. It is included in our initial non-OHIP fee of $950, which includes the comprehensive assessment detailed above. The fee to the client for the non-OHIP insured services is $950, payable at the feedback session. Clients with 3rd party insurance will be eligible for reimbursements. |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment who are currently receiving assistance at this clinic, their caregivers and other members of their support network |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | A Home Safety and Functional Assessment from a registered Occupational Therapist is a routine component of our clinic, and offered to all clients. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Memory Clinic | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. The clinic has both OHIP and non-OHIP insured services. There is no special additional fee for this service. It is included in our initial non-OHIP fee of $950, which includes the comprehensive assessment detailed above. The fee to the client for the non-OHIP insured services is $950, payable at the feedback session. Clients with 3rd party insurance will be eligible for reimbursements. |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment. We accept referrals from patient family members or significant others, through our website, with the consent of the patient, of course. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Our comprehensive evaluation usually involves 3 visits to the clinic and a home visit. A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is performed by Dr. David Tal, plus a detailed cognitive assessment, in coordination with our Psychologist. This occurs over 2 visits at the clinic. Then, our Occupational Therapist visits the client’s home for a safety and functional assessment. This is an integral part of our assessment. Lastly, there is a Feedback session with Dr. David Tal at the clinic, where all questions are answered, medication initiated if needed, and follow up arranged, as appropriate. Most referrals seen within 4 weeks, and completed within 8 weeks. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Multi-Disciplinary Assessment | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. The clinic has both OHIP and non-OHIP insured services. There is no special additional fee for this service. It is included in our initial non-OHIP fee of $950, which includes the comprehensive assessment detailed above. The fee to the client for the non-OHIP insured services is $950, payable at the feedback session. Clients with 3rd party insurance will be eligible for reimbursements. |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment. We accept referrals from patient family members or significant others, through our website, with the consent of the patient, of course. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Our comprehensive evaluation usually involves 3 visits to the clinic and a home visit. A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is performed by Dr. David Tal, plus a detailed cognitive assessment, in coordination with our Psychologist. This occurs over 2 visits at the clinic. Then, our Occupational Therapist visits the client’s home for a safety and functional assessment. This is an integral part of our assessment. Lastly, there is a Feedback session with Dr. David Tal at the clinic, where all questions are answered, medication initiated if needed, and follow up arranged, as appropriate. Most referrals seen within 4 weeks, and completed within 8 weeks. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Services | |
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| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. The clinic has both OHIP and non-OHIP insured services. There is no special additional fee for this service. It is included in our initial non-OHIP fee of $950, which includes the comprehensive assessment detailed above. The fee to the client for the non-OHIP insured services is $950, payable at the feedback session. Clients with 3rd party insurance will be eligible for reimbursements. |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment. We accept referrals from patient family members or significant others, through our website, with the consent of the patient, of course. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Our comprehensive evaluation usually involves 3 visits to the clinic and a home visit. A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is performed by Dr. David Tal, plus a detailed cognitive assessment, in coordination with our Psychologist. This occurs over 2 visits at the clinic. Then, our Occupational Therapist visits the client’s home for a safety and functional assessment. This is an integral part of our assessment. Lastly, there is a Feedback session with Dr. David Tal at the clinic, where all questions are answered, medication initiated if needed, and follow up arranged, as appropriate. Most referrals seen within 4 weeks, and completed within 8 weeks. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Neuropsychological Assessment | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. The clinic has both OHIP and non-OHIP insured services. There is no special additional fee for this service. It is included in our initial non-OHIP fee of $950, which includes the comprehensive assessment detailed above. The fee to the client for the non-OHIP insured services is $950, payable at the feedback session. Clients with 3rd party insurance will be eligible for reimbursements. |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment. We accept referrals from patient family members or significant others, through our website, with the consent of the patient, of course. |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | Our comprehensive evaluation usually involves 3 visits to the clinic and a home visit. A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is performed by Dr. David Tal, plus a detailed cognitive assessment, in coordination with our Psychologist. This occurs over 2 visits at the clinic. Then, our Occupational Therapist visits the client’s home for a safety and functional assessment. This is an integral part of our assessment. Lastly, there is a Feedback session with Dr. David Tal at the clinic, where all questions are answered, medication initiated if needed, and follow up arranged, as appropriate. Most referrals seen within 4 weeks, and completed within 8 weeks. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
| Occupational Therapy | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Call 647-268-0620 for details. The clinic has both OHIP and non-OHIP insured services. There is no special additional fee for this service. It is included in our initial non-OHIP fee of $950, which includes the comprehensive assessment detailed above. The fee to the client for the non-OHIP insured services is $950, payable at the feedback session. Clients with 3rd party insurance will be eligible for reimbursements. |
| Population Served: | Adults and seniors experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment who are currently receiving assistance at this clinic, their caregivers and other members of their support network |
| Area Served: | Open catchment area. |
| Additional Information: | A Home Safety and Functional Assessment from a registered Occupational Therapist is a routine component of our clinic, and offered to all clients. |
| Last Updated: | May 2010 |
Organizations in Toronto offering dementia related programs and services are invited to send us the details so that they can be posted on our website. Just send the completed survey to mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org OR fax: 416-322-6656 For more information on how to be added to the database, or to update your organization's existing records, please contact Margaret Cameron at: mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org or tel: 416-640-6320. |
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