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Presentation

The memory consultation is intended for anyone with memory problems. For our patients over 65, it is an integral part of the Centre des Toises' psychiatry and psychotherapy service for the elderly. Progressive memory disorders are known as dementias, and differ from normal age-related difficulties.

Dementia occurs when cognitive functions such as memory, language or task planning are affected, with repercussions for everyday life. When the individual, his or her family or both become aware of the problem, it becomes necessary to detect it by means of tests.

It's important not to trivialize complaints, and to discuss them with your doctor.

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The different forms of dementia

There are several forms of dementia, often presenting in mixed forms, such as Alzheimer's disease associated with vascular disease:

  • Alzheimer's disease
    in 60% of cases
  • Lewy body dementia
  • Vascular dementia
  • Frontotemporal dementia(FTD)

Evolution

Dementia isis slow-onsetand evolves overyears.

There are variousvarying degreesof severity, withprogressiveprogressiveautonomy

32'200new casesevery year

1person affectedevery16 minutes

A few150,000 peoplesuffer fromdementia in Switzerland

Procedure for the memory assessment

  1. Anamnesis with the patient and his family caregivers
  2. Psychiatric evaluation to rule out other disorders causing memory problems
    Elimination of depression, anxiety, etc.
  3. Test of cognitive functions using the MOCA
    Montreal Cognitive Assessment
  4. Organization of additional tests based on preliminary results
    Neuropsychological evaluation, brain imaging, etc.
  5. Summary interview with the patient and his entourage
  6. Sending the report to the treating physician

Taking charge

We offer specialized care by a multidisciplinary team according to the recommendations of the Expert Group in Switzerland, Monsch et al, 2012 consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with dementia in Switzerland.


 Treatment medication  

 Cognitive support 
 and advice  

  Self-help group*  

*Monitoring progress as the situation evolves

Practical information

  • The services are reimbursed by the basic insurance (LAMal).
  • In case of reduced mobility, transportation can be arranged at the patient's expense.

Requesting an assessment or treatment
For more information, please contact the Admissions Department.

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How do I refer a patient?

Please send all medical documents to the following address

admissions@lestoises.ch

Examinations already carried out, if available, to be attached to the request for reimbursement:

  • Personal history
  • Recent geriatric laboratory tests
    (TSH,Ca,B12,Folate)
  • Brain imaging
  • Date and MMSE score, clock test or MOCA
  • Neuropsychological examination
  • Any other information required