People experience memory problems for all kinds of different reasons. It may simply be part of the ageing process, but it could also be caused by dementia. If dementia is diagnosed early, more can be done to delay the progression of the disease. Additionally, knowledge of the diagnosis can reduce the number and length of acute hospital admissions, delay the need for long-term residential care, and allow families to plan future medical care and finances.
The memory clinic will be conducted by a multidisciplinary team comprising of psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, and dementia care aides skilled in dementia care, at the dementia care center.