neuropsychologist in Edmonton

Dr. Robert Frerichs

I am a clinical neuropsychologist with a passion for geriatrics. I completed my doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Victoria.  I have extensive clinical training and expertise in neuropsychological assessment and specialized training in capacity assessment having conducted over fifteen hundred evaluations, mostly with older adults. My clinical and research interests relate to the diagnosis of neurocognitive disorders such as dementia, tracking cognitive changes over time, and cognitive training for persons with memory impairment. I routinely provide dementia education for patients, caregivers, and health care providers.  I was involved in the development of capacity assessment procedures as part of a legislative review in Alberta for the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and the Personal Directives Act.  I teach and help mentor other health care providers in capacity assessment.  

Sample publications, posters, workshops, and invited lectures

Frerichs, R. (2017, February). Capacity assessment for psychologists: Tips to improve your own capacity. Invited presentation at the 4th Annual General Meeting of the Professional Psychology Practice Council, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, February 24, 2017.

Frerichs, R. (2015, September). Dementia information session. Invited presentation for ElderCare Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, September 29, 2015.

Frerichs, R. (2013, May). Late-life cognitive changes and dementia. Invited presentation at the Telus World of Science, Edmonton, Alberta, May 31, 2013.

Frerichs, R., Yanish, T., Brodeur, K, Goertzen, D. Erickson, J., & Erickson, D. (2009). Computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation in a clinical sample. Poster presented at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Spotlight on Research, Edmonton, Alberta, November 6, 2009.

Frerichs, R. J. (2006). Effort testing in older adults: Poor effort or poor memory? Poster presented at the 26th Annual National Academy of Neuropsychology Conference, San Antonio, Texas, October 25-28, 2006. 

Frerichs, R. J., & Tuokko, H. A. (2006). Reliable change scores and their relation to perceived change in memory: Implications for the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 21, 109-115. 

Frerichs, R. J., & Tuokko, H. (2005). A comparison of methods for measuring cognitive change in older adults. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 321-333. 

Frerichs, R. J. (2004). When should an older adult be referred to neuropsychology? Canadian Alzheimer Disease Review, 7, 4-9.  

Tuokko, H., Frerichs, R. J., Graham, J., Rockwood, K., Kristjansson, B., Fisk, J., Bergman, H., Kozma, A., & McDowell, I. (2003). Five year follow-up of cognitive impairment with no dementia. Archives of Neurology, 60, 577-582.  

Frerichs, R. (2003). Everything you wanted to know about dementia (but forgot to ask?). Workshop presentation for “Enhancing effectiveness when caring for patients with dementia” conducted at Edmonton, Alberta, November 28-29, 2003.  

Tuokko, H. A., Frerichs, R. J., & Kristjansson, B. (2001). Cognitive impairment, no dementia: Concepts and issues. International Psychogeriatrics, 13, Suppl. 1, 183-202.  

Tuokko, H., & Frerichs, R. J. (2000). Cognitive impairment with no dementia (CIND): Longitudinal studies, the findings, and the issues. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 14, 504-525.