Dementia Assessment and Support Services Brisbane
With one of the largest teams of Neuropsychologists in QLD our team can provide evidence-based assessment and support services for those experiencing dementia or memory problems.
Noticing changes in your own or a loved one's memory, thinking, behaviour, or mood can be a frightening experience. Getting an assessment can help provide the clarity you need.Â
With one of the largest and most experienced Neuropsychology assessment teams, we are here to help.
Questions we can help answer
- Is it possible that I have dementia?
- If it is not dementia, then what is causing my memory decline?
- If I do have dementia, what type do I have?
- What can I expect in the future?
- Can I keep driving?
- My family member with dementia is expressing some concerning behaviours, how can we help them with this?
- How can I support my family member in moving into and adjusting to an aged care facility?
- Does my family member have capacity to make decisions, such as consenting to medical treatment, or deciding where she wants to live?
- How do we cope with this diagnosis as a family?
We can assist in the following ways
Neuropsychological Assessments
To assess and quantify suspected cognitive impairment and assist with differential diagnosis of dementia.
Behavioural Assessments and Support
To identify factors contributing to behavioural problems and provide support to families and aged care facilities regarding managing these issues.
Capacity Assessments
To assist with the determination of capacity to make decisions including financial and lifestyle decisions.
Psychological Support
To assist individuals and families to understand the diagnosis and manage the associated concerns.
Referrals
Members of the public may contact us directly to make an appointment, both for themselves or for their family member.
Health professionals or organisations providing health care or case management services may also make referrals.
Meet the Team
Caitlin Knight
SENIOR CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST / SUPERVISOR
Dr Teagan King
PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Mathilde Gargan
PSYCHOLOGIST
Mikayla Hancock
PSYCHOLOGIST
Rebekah Randall
(On leave) SENIOR CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Janet Wright
PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Katharine Baker
SENIOR CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Sarah Pollock
TEAM LEADER - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Sascha Hardwick
DIRECTOR - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST