Cognitive Disorders

Robina Private Hospital’s Cognitive Disorders services are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community with compassion and clinical expertise. Whether you're seeking assessment, therapy, or guidance, these programs offer pathways to understanding and support.

These programs aim to provide accessible, evidence-based care that meets people where they are—whether they’re seeking answers, treatment, or emotional support.

Memory Clinics

A comprehensive Memory Clinic assessment would benefit people experiencing memory loss or who feel their ability to think clearly and problem solve has worsened. Following the memory clinic assessment an appointment will be arranged with a psychogeriatrician, who will provide recommendations for treatment. Cost is $320, if not covered under private health insurance.

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Anti-Amyloid Therapy Clinic

AAT Clinic provides Anti Amyloid Infusion therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease with Donanemab and Lecanemab. These medications are disease modifying

therapies that target beta amyloid plaques in the brain, helping to slow the progression of cognitive decline and preserve independence for longer. The treatment is for patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's Disease with a confirmed presence of amyloid with specialised diagnostic brain imaging.

Patients will have had baseline assessments and diagnosis through a Memory Clinic. Cost is $565 per treatment (not including medication costs).

Healthy Minds Group Program

The Healthy Minds Program is an evidence-based program to help people experiencing mood symptoms associated with cognitive impairment. It is designed to support people with mild cognitive impairment and mild to moderate dementia challenged by adjusting to the illness. The group covers psychoeducation, behavioural strategies, cognitive stimulation, carer education, social support and skills building. Cost is covered by most private health insurers and DVA.

Brain Optimisation & Occupational Skills Training (BOOST)

The program combines graded physical and cognitive exercise alongside psychoeducation. Cognitive training exercises are designed to challenge your ability across multiple domains of cognition including attention, memory and visuospatial skills, while simultaneously challenging your balance, strength, and cardiovascular endurance. Education sessions includes learning to manage the factors mentioned previously as well as learning strategies to improve memory recall and compensate for cognitive impairment in everyday life activities. Cost is covered by most private health insurers.

Creative Connections Art Therapy 60+

This 6 week self-pay group is for older adults (60 +) who are interested in exploring expressive therapies in attempts to improve mental health and well-being, explore difficult emotions and ideas, improve memory recall and understand life experiences through creative processes and techniques. The group allows for any individual experiencing memory issues, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, isolation, change of roles, grief and loss (people, places, and abilities), loss of independence and connection etc. to come together in a group therapy setting. The group is facilitated by a highly experienced and registered art therapist. Cost is $120 per session.

Aged Care Navigator Clinic

The Aged Care Navigator provides a personalised and comprehensive service designed to assist individuals and families in navigating the complex landscape of community aged care. The aim is to provide expert guidance and support with an emphasis on the importance of understanding the specific circumstances and concerns, working closely with the individual or their family to develop a holistic plan that addresses physical, emotional, and social well-being. The Aged Care Navigator is able to simplify the process, providing clear and concise information, and assisting with paperwork and administrative tasks to alleviate this burden. Cost is $250 for initial consultation and $145 for ongoing review.

Young at Heart Group Program

The Young at Heart program aims to meet the needs of mature-aged participants. This program is based on the tenets of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other strength-based therapies. These include reminiscing, validation, generating meaning, dignity, positive appraisal and the reframing of daily experience. This allows participants to review their lives, both past and present, in a positive and supportive environment. Cost is covered by most private health insurers and DVA.

Hospital In The Home

This service is designed to support people suffering from mental health conditions, in the community, in order to improve their mental health wellbeing. Hospital in the Home uses a personal recovery focus, such as, finding and maintaining hope, reestablishment of positive identity, building a meaningful life and taking responsibility and control. Cost is covered by most private health insurers.

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