How do I arrange for assessment at the A.G.E. Matters clinic for myself or my family member?
There are multiple ways for you to be seen in the clinic. Your family doctor, or your Medical Specialist, may arrange an assessment, using this website's Contact us or by faxing a referral to 416-783-5989, by calling 647-268-0620 and speaking to one of our staff, or by mailing a referral to A.G.E. Matters clinic, 52 Fairleigh Crescent, Toronto, ON M6C 3R9. Alternatively, you may refer yourself or your family member directly. Again, you may use the Contact us form or phone, fax, or mail a request.
What happens at the assessment?
Upon receipt of the referral, Dr. David Tal will contact you by phone, for further details, to allow personalized evaluation. An appointment will be made for the first evaluation.
The first appointment will last about 2-3 hours.
Dr. D. Tal will review all of the important medical issues, focusing on the reason for coming to the A.G.E. Matters clinic, as well as a thorough physical examination and screening tests of memory function. The Psychologist will perform further in-depth Cognitive Assessment.
The second appointment will last about 1 hour, often on the very next day. adfsDr. Tal will see you again briefly and the Psychologist will continue Cognitive Assessment. We find that the client is "fresher" and provides a better assessment, when we use 2 separate visits.
The third appointment is a Home Visit.
The Occupational Therapist will arrange a visit to your home. Home safety and a functional assessment is the primary focus of this visit.
The final appointment is for overall feedback and will be about 1 hour.
Dr. D. Tal will spend time with the person being evaluated, along with the important support people in his/her life. A printed summary of the assessment findings will be the basis of the discussion. The goal of the discussion at that time is both to share the results and diagnoses, as well as to allow questions, concerns, feelings to be expressed. A treatment plan will evolve from the discussions with recommendations and follow up plans.
How quickly can I or my family member be seen?
New referrals are routinely seen within 4 weeks, with completion of the assessment and the feedback session within the following 4 weeks.
What does the assessment cost?
The medical evaluation by Dr. D. Tal is an OHIP insured expense.
The Cognitive and Functional Assessments, and the overall services of the A.G.E. Matters clinic is not OHIP insured.
A fee of $975 is payable at the feedback session.
All or part of the fee may be reimbursed via private insurance.
This will be discussed during the initial appointment.
What about confidentiality?
The AGE Matters clinic complies with all provincial and federal privacy laws. Results and recommendations are shared with 3rd parties only with the written consent of the person being evaluated.
Is there any age limit to being seen at AGE Matters?
There is no formal age limit, but most clients are over 50 years of age.