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Memory Clinic MRH Mullingar. Dr. Clare Fallon Consultant Geriatrician MRHM & Undergraduate Dean RCSI. Background. Dual training in GM / GIM Particular interests in cognition; stroke & movement disorders 3 year period in MIRA (last century!) Memory Clinic commenced MRHM May 2008
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Memory Clinic MRH Mullingar Dr. Clare Fallon Consultant Geriatrician MRHM & Undergraduate Dean RCSI
Background • Dual training in GM / GIM • Particular interests in cognition; stroke & movement disorders • 3 year period in MIRA (last century!) • Memory Clinic commenced MRHM May 2008 • Twice monthly OPD clinics
Set up! • Consultant delivered – me! • All age referrals accepted • Not widely advertised • Support from OPD nurses • Rapid access to neuroimaging • Close liaison with PLL, PHN; OT; PT • Local IWA assessments
Recent developments • Case by case referral to expert clinical neuropsychologist • CNS support pending • Increasing liaison with Alzheimer’s society locally