Who are we?
The mission of the Memory Clinic is to help accelerate the journey towards ending Alzheimer’s disease.
Our team brings together several healthcare professionals who share a common goal: helping seniors live longer and, most importantly, live better. How do we achieve this? By offering individuals concerned about their memory access to assessments, specialized Alzheimer’s disease research programs, and additional supportive resources, all at no cost and in complete confidentiality.
Dr. Bergeron
Dr. Richard Bergeron began his medical career at the University of Sherbrooke before specializing in psychiatry at the University of Ottawa. Following this, he obtained a PhD in neuroscience from McGill University. Pursuing postdoctoral studies led him to Harvard University School of Medicine in Boston.
Thanks to his years of graduate studies, he has been able to devote his entire career to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) both as a clinician and as a research scientist. Richard Bergeron has published several articles in highly reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals. It was in 2012, that his passion for the advancement of science and his desire to provide clinical care combined to create the Memory Clinic research centre.
In addition to contributing to Alzheimer’s disease research, Dr. Bergeron also supports several initiatives aimed at improving access to community services. His philanthropic commitment has also helped provide financial support to many important causes within our community.
« Our best tool to fight this disease is research. »
Dr. Richard Bergeron, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC
History
Vision
To advance research knowledge, provide leading-edge treatments and specialized support for all individuals affected by Alzheimer’s Disease.
Values
PATIENT-CENTERED SERVICES
At the Memory Clinic, we focus on the patient’s particular health care needs by listening, advocating, respecting their values and culture, as well as their right to choose.
SCIENTIFIC APPROACH
We keep up to date about the rapidly evolving field of science. We are committed to staying on top of new information and develop our team to always offer exceptional services.
INTEGRITY
We operate our clinic ethically in all respects. We have a strong sense of accountability and focus on patient-centered, preventative care.
EXCELLENCE
We ensure our clinics offer high quality work by demonstrating effective research development, teaching, innovation, creation, and continuous acquisition of knowledge.
The Seahorse Emblem
Alzheimer’s Disease is a degenerative disorder that manifests itself in the brain through causes not fully understood. As the disease progresses, any area of the brain can be affected. However, the hippocampus (so named because of its resemblance to the sea animal) is usually the first part of the brain to be impacted. This critical brain structure is closely linked to learning and memory, and this is the link between the disease itself and the symptoms. The hippocampus has been one of the most studied parts of the brain over the past 100 years.