Clinical Evidence
One in 25 Australians will experience a memory impairment as a result of a neurological disorder such as stroke, epilepsy, head injury, autoimmune disease, brain tumour or infection. Memory rehabilitation has the ability to improve functioning in many of these non-dementia conditions. One manualised, group-based program, ‘Making the Most of Your Memory’ (Radford et al. 2010), has been shown to improve everyday memory in these types of patients even years after the onset of their disorder. As a result of the program, patients were able to increase the number of memory strategies used in their daily lives, meet their memory related goals, and expand their anterograde memory capacity.
Clinical Evidence
One in 25 Australians will experience a memory impairment as a result of a neurological disorder such as stroke, epilepsy, head injury, autoimmune disease, brain tumour or infection. Memory rehabilitation has the ability to improve functioning in many of these non-dementia conditions. One manualised, group-based program, ‘Making the Most of Your Memory’ (Radford et al. 2010), has been shown to improve everyday memory in these types of patients even years after the onset of their disorder. As a result of the program, patients were able to increase the number of memory strategies used in their daily lives, meet their memory related goals, and expand their anterograde memory capacity.
Clinical Evidence
One in 25 Australians will experience a memory impairment as a result of a neurological disorder such as stroke, epilepsy, head injury, autoimmune disease, brain tumour or infection. Memory rehabilitation has the ability to improve functioning in many of these non-dementia conditions. One manualised, group-based program, ‘Making the Most of Your Memory’ (Radford et al. 2010), has been shown to improve everyday memory in these types of patients even years after the onset of their disorder. As a result of the program, patients were able to increase the number of memory strategies used in their daily lives, meet their memory related goals, and expand their anterograde memory capacity.
Clinical Evidence
One in 25 Australians will experience a memory impairment as a result of a neurological disorder such as stroke, epilepsy, head injury, autoimmune disease, brain tumour or infection. Memory rehabilitation has the ability to improve functioning in many of these non-dementia conditions. One manualised, group-based program, ‘Making the Most of Your Memory’ (Radford et al. 2010), has been shown to improve everyday memory in these types of patients even years after the onset of their disorder. As a result of the program, patients were able to increase the number of memory strategies used in their daily lives, meet their memory related goals, and expand their anterograde memory capacity.
About Us
MEMO is an interactive telehealth platform based on the making the Most of Your Memory program. In this program, the clinicians would run face to face sessions with patient groups to equip them with memory strategies. As a result of the program, patients were able to meet their memory related goals, expand their memory capacity and live a more independent and confident life.
Due to the recent pandemic, clinicians and patients are restricted from holding face-to-face meetings and many clinicians are now running rehabilitation programs online using video conferencing software (i.e., telehealth) which have proven to be just as effective as their face-to-face counterparts. While successful, many Telehealth interventions do not take advantage of the full gamut of digital tools available to supplement rehabilitation. In the digital age, we can do better!
Our company aims to develop an online memory rehabilitation platform, called MEMO (Making Everyday Memory Optimal), to benefit patients and clinicians. This program will provide a dedicated video-conferencing platform for supported, weekly group-based interactions, pre-session educational videos as well as engaging, strategy centred exercises with feedback to enhance improvements in everyday memory. Through collaboration with patients and clinicians, our aim is to redesign what rehabilitation looks like and use technology to bring memory rehabilitation into the digital age.
Clinician Register
Find clinicians who are offering MEMORehab. Clinicians may run the service 1-on-1 or in small groups of up to 6 patients. Sessions are run online via telehealth. Email clinicians to inquire about participating.
CLINICIANS
Clinicians offering MEMORehab
Services in Australia
Sarah Bennett
Principal Occupational Therapist at Astralis Stroke Occupational Therapy
Sarah has over 15 years of experience working with patients who have neurological conditions including but not limited to acquired brain injury, stroke, mild cognitive impairment related to chronic disease, dementia, neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, and progressive neurological disorders such as Parkinsons and Motor Neuron Disease. Astralis Stroke OT is a private mobile practice in Perth, Western Australia providing services in person or via telehealth for both group and individual sessions by appointment. We are registered to provide services under the Insurance Commission of WA and Medicare funding and can support patients who are NDIS self- or plan-managed. At Astralis, we are passionate about cognitive therapy and supporting people to live well and engage with their daily lives.
Email: info@astralisstrokeot.com.au
Dr Colin D. Field & Rowena Holmes
Clinical Neuropsychologist/Forensic Psychologist (Dr Field), Clinical Psychologist (Ms Holmes), South Australia
Dr Field (in Eastwood) has an expertise in the detailed review of cognitive deficits and assessment of recovery over time, using best practice cognitive assessment tools such as Cognigram, which is optimized to measure recovery from head injury/concussion. He has a longstanding interest in cognitive change in older adults, but also extensive experience with general adult populations, including return-to-work matters of clients with work-related injuries, head injury/concussion, industrial exposure to toxins, or electrical injuries. Rowena Holmes is based at Walsh Psychology (in Hyde Park), with over 14 years’ experience across Australia and the UK in public, private, and specialist rehabilitation settings. She specialises in neurological and chronic health conditions, including acquired brain injury, functional neurological disorder, chronic pain and fatigue, as well as memory, attention and cognitive difficulties occurring in the context of mental health and neurodiversity. She is available to deliver MEMORehab to individuals or groups, supporting clients to improve their memory, cognitive, and overall functioning
Email: cdfield@me.com or Rowenaholmes@walshpsych.com.au
Jelmer Hoekstra
Occupational Therapist at Holistic Care, Geelong
Jelmer has over 20 years of clinical experience working with older people and their family caregivers in both the public and private health sector. She is registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority) and is an ongoing member of Occupational Therapy Australia, the leading professional association. Jelmer is passionate about helping people with memory concerns learn skills to optimise their cognition and understand how lifestyle factors can contribute to improved function. Jelmer promotes strengths-based, client-centred reablement approaches and the use of compensatory strategies that can be applied to everyday life. Based in Geelong, she is able to offer either in-person or telehealth sessions.
MSWA
MSWA provides vital support and services to people living with neurological conditions in Western Australia
This includes people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, motor neurone disease, acquired brain injury, and other neurological conditions. MSWA’s Occupational Therapy service provides clients with cognitive support, including the effective MEMORehab program. This program takes place in an online group setting, facilitated by our specialist Occupational Therapists. Clients have told us they now implement many strategies in their everyday lives to help with attention and memory, and connecting with other people who experience similar issues was a huge benefit of the program. MSWA works with major funding schemes like NDIS, Home Care Package, and other government funding schemes, as well as offering support through our Disability Employment Services team. MSWA also accepts private, or fee-for-service clients.
Email: ot.groups@mswa.org.au
Dr Anita Panayiotou
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Thrive Aged Care Consultants, Niddrie, Victoria
Thrive Aged Care Consultants is a team of experienced health professionals specialising in the care of older adults, including people living with dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and complex cognitive and behavioural needs. We provide evidence-based education, clinical consultation, mentoring, and service improvement support to aged care, healthcare, and community organisations. Our approach is practical, person-centred, and focused on building the confidence and capability of clinicians and care teams to deliver high-quality care for older people.
Email: info@thriveaged.com.au
Ashley Young
Clinical Neuropsychologist and General Psychologist who practices at Tune In 2U - Telehealth Private Practice
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Ashley is dedicated to reminding people of their own internal resourcefulness and authenticity, especially during times of adversity and change (i.e., neurological/medical/mental illness). She works with clients to develop self-awareness and insight. Ashley’s expertise lies in the neuropsychological assessment and therapy for adults across a broad range of conditions (e.g. stroke, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, FND, dementias, neurodegenerative diseases, depression, PTSD). She is approved for NDIS self-managed or plan-managed clients. She is available to run MEMORehab via telehealth sessions for individuals, dyads or groups.
Email: admin@tunein2u.com.au
Macquarie University Health Neuropsychology Clinic
University-based neuropsychology service and teaching clinic, Macquarie University, NSW (and via telehealth)
Our team includes clinical neuropsychologists, registrars and provisional psychologists completing the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology at Macquarie University, all working under the supervision of senior clinicians. We provide neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation for adults living with the effects of stroke, traumatic brain injury and concussion, epilepsy, brain tumour, autoimmune and infectious neurological conditions, functional neurological disorders, and mild cognitive impairment. We are taking expressions of interest in MEMORehab for adults over 18 with concerns about their memory, whatever the cause, delivered in small groups or one-to-one. Sessions can be run on campus or by telehealth. Our supervised trainee clinics offer reduced fees, so cost is less often a barrier to taking part.
Services in New Zealand
Sonia Andrews
Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, Bay of Plenty
Sonia is based in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. She specialises in assessment and rehabilitation in acquired traumatic brain injury. She is happy to see clients either in person or over videoconferencing
Email: sonia@soniaandrews.co.nz
Warren Cossou
Speech language therapist, Southern Speech, Dunedin, New Zealand
Warren has over 25 years’ experience working in brain injury rehabilitation and in the community, with adults who have communication and swallowing problems. These have included people with aphasia, speech difficulties, cognitive-communicative disorders, challenging behaviours and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). Trained in Leeds, England and the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, he now works from Dunedin, Aotearoa New Zealand. Warren enjoys connecting with people of all cultures and walks of life and guiding them to reach their goals with evidence-based practice and a positive, supportive, encouraging attitude.
I welcome any enquiries and can be reached on 0064 27 337 5959 or by email.
Email: warren@southernspeech.co.nz
Massey Psychology Clinic
Mental health service and teaching clinic in Wellington, New Zealand (and via telehealth)
Our clinical team includes senior clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, intern clinical psychologists and clinical psychology trainees. Our clinic offers a range of psychological and assessment services and are currently taking expressions of interest in MEMORehab participation for individuals over the age of 18 who have concerns about their memory for any reason, whether in a group setting or 1:1.
Website - https://www.massey.ac.nz/about/clinics-and-services-for-the-public/massey-psychology-clinics/wellington-psychology-clinic-massey-university/our-team-at-wellington-psychology-clinic/
TESTIMONIALS
What our users say about us
"My client really loved the interactive activities!"
Annie
Occupational Therapist
Diana
Clinical Neuropsychologist
“Participants like being able to watch the videos again and again.”
