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
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. Tal, or one of our staff, will contact you by phone, to arrange the appointment.
There are 2 portions to our assessment:
A comprehensive medical and geriatric assessment by Dr. David Tal, followed by an in-depth cognitive assessment by our staff. This is usually a separate visit, during the same week.
Dr. Tal will spend time with the person being evaluated, along with the important support people in his or her life. A printed summary of the assessment findings will direct our discussions. The goal is both to share the results and diagnoses, as well as to allow questions, concerns, and feelings to be expressed. A treatment plan will evolve from the discussions with specific recommendations and follow up plans.
How quickly can I or my family member be seen?
New referrals are routinely seen within 1 month, with completion of the assessment and the feedback session within 1-2 weeks.
Is there any age limit to being seen at the Age Matters Clinic?
There is no formal age limit. Our clients have ranged in age from 45-95.
What does the assessment cost?
The medical evaluation by Dr. D. Tal is an OHIP insured expense.
The in-depth cognitive and functional assessments, and the additional time in preparing the integrated report from the Age Matters clinic, are not OHIP insured.
The fee for the Age Matters Comprehensive Assessment service is $850 and is payable at the feedback session.
This fee covers the staff cost of the in-depth cognitive assessment, as well as non-OHIP insured services of Dr. Tal. These fees are not re-imbursed by private insurers. However, the Age Matters fee is a medical expense and may be claimed on your annual tax return. Most clients receive a tax refund of 30-40%.
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.