Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Clinic

The UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias is the only clinic of its kind in B.C. and serves individuals and families across the province. The Clinic team includes: geriatrics, neuropsychology, neurology, social work, geriatric psychiatry, genetic counselling, and neuropathology.

The clinic offers the following services: 

• Diagnosis of Alzheimer disease and related disorders
• Information about the natural history and known causes of the diagnosed disorder
• Information about available treatments for specific symptoms
• Counselling for strategies for coping with the day-to-day difficulties which occur due to mental changes
• Opportunities for involvement with research, including clinical trials
• Information for patients and caregivers regarding support groups, financial and legal issues, care facilities, adult day programs, and other support services such as the Continuing Care Program and the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Patients are typically referred to this service by a doctor. Concerned individuals, family members, friends or other health care professionals may also contact us. However, for an assessment to be scheduled, a referral must be provided by a doctor.

Download the Alzheimer referral package and fax the completed form to our clinic at 604-297-9684.

There is a waiting list for an assessment. An appointment is made once all previous medical reports are obtained. A close family member or friend is asked to accompany the patient to appointments as a support person. This is important because they may be able to provide historical information and also to give the patient support throughout the assessment.

The clinic is located on the second floor of the the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health on the UBC Hospital campus. The clinic is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Please check in at our reception desk a few minutes before your appointment.

Please note that part of your appointment may involve team members meeting separately with your support person.

For more information, download our New Patient Information Form.