The Psychology Network

Cognitive Assessments for Mature Adults

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Cognitive decline in dementia and Alzheimer's disease is characterised by a progressive deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior and the ability to perform everyday activities. In the early stages, individuals often experience subtle memory lapses, such as forgetting recent events or familiar names. With time, these memory issues become more pronounced, leading to confusion about time and place, difficulty in recognising friends and family, and challenges in managing tasks that require planning and decision-making. Language skills deteriorate, making communication increasingly difficult. Problem-solving and reasoning abilities decline, leading to impaired judgment and difficulty handling finances or understanding safety risks. Personality changes as well, including increased agitation, anxiety, mood swings and social withdrawal. The progression and severity of symptoms can vary but Alzheimer's disease typically follows a trajectory of continuous decline over several years, profoundly impacting the individual's independence and quality of life.

Early detection of dementia and Alzheimer's disease is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it allows for timely medical intervention, which can help manage symptoms and slow disease progression. Early diagnosis provides individuals and their families with a clearer understanding of the condition, enabling them to plan for the future, make informed decisions about care, and access support services sooner. Moreover, early detection can improve the overall quality of life by allowing individuals to implement lifestyle changes that may help maintain cognitive function, such as engaging in regular physical activity, adopting a healthy diet, and staying socially active. Overall, early detection plays a vital role in managing the disease more effectively, enhancing patient outcomes, and providing comprehensive care tailored to the individual's needs.

Cognitive Tests

Cognitive assessments are specialised evaluations designed to measure various aspects of an individual's intellectual functioning, including memory, attention, problem-solving skills, language abilities and logical reasoning. These assessments typically involve the administration of standardised tests and tasks that provide insights into how a person processes information, learns, and solves problems. The results are then compared to normative data to determine an individual's cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

Cognitive assessments are important as they help in identifying learning and intellectual disabilities. In adults, these assessments can be critical in diagnosing conditions such as dementia, traumatic brain injuries or cognitive impairments due to various medical conditions. Furthermore, they inform treatment and intervention strategies, guide career and vocational planning and provide a baseline for tracking cognitive changes over time, thereby playing a pivotal role in enhancing an individual’s quality of life and maximising their potential.

Personal, Confidential and Secure

An assessment includes the exchange of personal information. Hence, all our assessments are confidential, private and secure. We communicate with external parties with written permission of the client only. In addition, we use a secure, end-to-end encrypted Telehealth platform for our assessments.

Psychological reports are available for you personally, disability support organisations such as the NDIS, Centrelink, employers and other third parties. A short report includes a description of the psychological tests, the individual results of the assessment as well as recommendations. Longer reports may include the full personal and medical history, a functional assessment and the results of a full range of cognitive tests.

Please note that government agencies in Australia, such as the NDIS or Centrelink, accept psychological reports from clinical psychologists only. We are a group of clinical psychologists endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Fast and Online

Telehealth appointments allow us to draw on the services of all registered, clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists who work for the Psychology Network Pty Ltd, not just the services of providers who work at a particular location. Hence, we are in a position to offer online appointments much faster than face-to-face sessions. Please consider the convenience of having an online consultation.

Why choose the Psychology Network Pty Ltd?

1. Assessments by clinical psychologists in Australia.
2. Appointments in 2-3 weeks.
3. Online and face-to-face appointments.
4. Fees below those recommended by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
5. Cognitive assessments, e.g. WISC and WAIS, are available on short notice.
6. Very fast delivery of psychological reports.
7. Experienced team with a track record of accurate assessments.
8. Flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.
9. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals for holistic care and a comprehensive assessment.

Contact

Email: admin@psychologynetwork.com.au

Brisbane

Level 1, 16 McDougall St, Milton Qld 4064 (Mailing Address).
341 Gregory Tce, Spring Hill Qld 4000
7 Janley Court, Wights Mt Qld 4520

Melbourne

Suite 502, 434 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

Perth

20 Churchill Avenue, Subiaco WA 6008 Australia

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 3 pm (Brisbane).

Phone: 1300 798 598 (from outside Australia, SMS +61 407 350 356).
Fax: (07) 3198 2401

Email: admin@psychologynetwork.com.au

Please note that the Psychology Network Ptd Ltd is not able to offer crisis services. Therefore, if you or a loved one is thinking or talking about suicide then you will need to seek urgent medical attention or alternatively call a crisis service such as Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Our clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists are registered (licenced) in Australia. Due to international licensing laws, Australian assessments and reports may not be recognised in other countries.

Our psychologists do their very best to serve clients in need. A scheduled appointment means that both the psychologist and the counselling room are available at the allocated time. In case of a late cancellation, however, it is nearly impossible to book another client into the same time slot. Hence, it is policy to charge 50% of the consultation fee for cancellations within 48 hours and 100% of the fee for cancellations within 24 hours (business days), same-day cancellations or a failure to attend a scheduled appointment.

The Psychology Network Pty Ltd reserves the right to refuse or terminate services where this seems appropriate. The Psychology Network Pty Ltd also reserves the right to move face-to-face consultations to online appointments when this is necessary (e.g. lockdowns). Please note that we do not consent to the recoding of online sessions.

Please note the Privacy Policy as well as the Terms of Use of the Psychology Network Pty Ltd: The Protection of Personal Information. For ALL psychological services, payment must be made PRIOR to the consultation or delivery of a report.

In Queensland, a specialised medical practitioner, for instance a paediatrician or psychiatrist, must sign the documents for funding to be approved for a child. The Psychology Network Pty Ltd conducts psychological assessments and we collaborate with universities across Australia to develop new, accurate techniques for the diagnosis of a range of mental health disorders. Nevertheless, in order to obtain school funding, it is necessary to see a medical specialist.

By making an appointment/payment or using any of the resources of the Psychology Network Pty Ltd, you agree to the policies as outlined above, including the Cancellation and Privacy Policies, the Terms of Use as well as all Disclaimers.