Programs & Services

Internal services consist of:

Neuropsychological Evaluation

A neuropsychological evaluation can help you or your physician in a number of ways. The results can help diagnose problems related to brain dysfunction and disease. It can identify the changes that may have happened to your memory, thinking, reasoning, understanding, concentration, perception, and self-expression. The results can also be useful to treat daily problems due to memory failures.

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Memory & Aging Program
The Memory and Aging Program is a five-week education and discussion series offered by the Psychology Department. It is aimed at community members who are interested in learning about memory changes that occur with age. The workshop teaches which changes are normal and which are not, and what can be done to improve memory.
Memory Intervention Program
The Memory Intervention Program is for older adults experiencing mild memory decline known as Mild Cognitive Impairment. The focus is on learning strategies to help improve memory functioning in everyday life. This multi-disciplinary program also provides information about the effects of stress, relaxation, nutrition, and leisure activities on memory ability. Family members are encouraged to attend, and they receive separate sessions to provide additional information and support.
Memory-Link Project
Memory-Link is a unique outpatient service established to assess, train, and support adults with severe memory problems. The clinic utilizes a multidisciplinary approach involving psychology, social work, occupational therapy, research and volunteers.

Consultation services to staff and families

External services consists of:

Neuropsychological consultation to other institutions:

Sunnybrook
St. John's Rehabilitation Hospital
West Park Health Care Centre

Workshops and Presentations for the normal aging population

Services for strategies to manage cognitive disorders in the community

Knowledge transfer and education initiatives include:

Offer a broad range of educational material via the use of technology
Training of undergraduate doctoral and post-doctoral students in clinical psychology