The Geriatric Ambulatory Care/Memory Disability Clinic sees mostly seniors (65 and over) with health problems related to frailty or dementia. Consultations are on a referral basis only, meaning that a request to be seen would need to be sent by your family doctor or other primary care practitioner.
(If deemed appropriate the client may be referred the geriatric outreach team which can include occupational therapy, a social worker, or a registered nurse for a phone or an in home consult)
The first visit most often last between one and three hours, depending on the nature of your problems. Most patients see a nurse and a physician (geriatrician or neurologist). Many patients also see a medical resident or medical student, or other learners such as nurses or pharmacists.
You can expect to have an interview by the clinic staff, have your vital signs taken, and a physical examination. We will ask to review your medications (it is best to bring them with you). We will ask to also interview someone who knows you well, most often the person you bring to the appointment with you.
At the end of the appointment we will explain to you what we think the issues are, what our recommendations are for treatment, and recommend any community resources that we think may be helpful. Depending on the nature of your problems we may make referrals for tests or to see other specialists. We may want to bring you back for a follow up appointment.
(If deemed appropriate the client may be referred the geriatric outreach team which can include occupational therapy, a social worker, or a registered nurse for a phone or in home consult)
Consultations are on a referral basis only, meaning that a request to be seen would need to be sent by your family doctor or other primary care practitioner.
The clinic is located on the first floor of the Veterans Memorial Building (VMB), which is located on the corner of Robie Street and Veterans' Memorial Lane (formerly a portion of Jubilee Road) next to the Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building and the Halifax Infirmary, QEII.
Contact:
Tel: 902-473-4822
This pamphlet gives ways for you to support your family member and offers answers to many of the questions you may have about your loved one's care following admission to the Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building. This pamphlet is also available in French.
La présente brochure vise à aider les familles à offrir du soutien à un être cher atteint de démence. Il explique la différence entre la démence et la maladie d’Alzheimer, et répond aux nombreuses questions que peuvent avoir les familles au sujet des soins de leur proche à la suite de l’admission à l’édifice Veterans' Memorial. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet gives information about the Geriatric Day Hospital (GDH) at the QE II. Topics include the services provided by GDH, attendance, medical care, family, transportation, medications, cost of the program, GDH closures and discharge.
The pamphlet provides information about the Geriatric Ambulatory Care/Memory Disability Clinic for seniors (65 and over) with health problems related to frailty or dementia.
The Geriatric Restorative Care Program helps people age 65 and over to become more independent, do their daily activities, and improve their quality of life after a hospital stay.