Kelowna Memory Clinic reduces wait times for patients concerned about memory

If you have a family member with memory issues, there is a way to get them assessed in Kelowna, other than going through a doctor, which can be difficult given the shortages.

One solution which helps relieve the pressure on local doctors and for people with memory problems, is the Medical Arts Health Research Group’s Memory Clinic. The clinic offers people a medical-standard memory assessment. Scores are sent to their doctor to aid in diagnosing memory issues.

Follow-up appointments are available six months later to track memory changes over time. This gives people who are at the starting stages of a memory condition some concrete baseline data so that if needed, treatment could be started sooner rather than later.

If you are worried about your own, or a family member’s, memory and would like to schedule an assessment; ask your doctor for a referral or go to www.medicalartsresearch.ca/memoryclinic. Fill out the contact form and the Brain Health Team will reach out to you to schedule a Memory Clinic appointment.

A news release from the clinic said the number of people in the community with memory conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia is increasing.

“The causes of these conditions are not yet fully understood by medical researchers and we’re even further away from understanding and developing a cure,” the release stated. “Early awareness and tracking make the best outcomes possible.”

For further information contact Eva at eva@medicalartsresearch.com or 250-462-0365.