Assessment Centers

1. Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluations

   Today, let’s talk about Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluations. These assessments or evaluations are different from a regular medical exam in a number of ways. Instead of a single physician looking for a particular illness or problem, the assessment … Continue

2. Mnemonic devices to improve memory

   Mnemonics (the initial “m” is silent) are clues of any kind that help us remember something, usually by causing us to associate the information we want to remember with a visual image, a sentence, or a word. … Continue

3. Maine Vets Get Increased Psychiatric Services

   Togus, the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center near Augusta, has unveiled a renovated  18,000 square foot ward that triples the space dedicated at Togus to psychiatric care. The ward, which has expanded from 16 to 24 beds, … Continue