Hours of Operation
Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Statutory Holidays | Closed |
Appointments are strongly recommended. Some Walk-in’s / Same day appointments if seeing your Family Doctor can be accommodated if appointments available.
Memory Testing
Our Nursing Team, with a nursing order, will perform a memory test using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to assess cognitive function, especially in patients at risk of memory-related issues due to age, illness, or specific symptoms. Memory testing is used to:
- Screen for Cognitive Impairment: Nurses often perform initial cognitive assessments to identify early signs of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other types of memory impairment. Early identification can help manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and slow progression with timely intervention.
- Monitor Changes in Cognitive Health: In patients with existing cognitive conditions, memory tests allow nurses to track any changes over time. This information helps physicians adjust treatments or medications based on the progression or improvement of symptoms.
- Assess the Impact of Other Health Conditions: Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, or head trauma can impact memory. Nurses may use memory tests to see if these conditions or their treatments are affecting cognitive function.
- Establish Baseline Cognitive Function: Nurses might test memory to establish a baseline for future comparison, especially in older adults or those with a family history of dementia.