Neurologist specializing in Cognitive Disorders and Geriatrics. MD from Université de Montréal with 12 years of clinical practice in memory clinics and neurodegenerative disease management. Expert in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and Parkinson’s treatment strategies.
Dr. Isabelle Fortin is a leading Neurologist dedicated to treating patients with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. Based in Montreal, she divides her time between a specialized memory clinic and a university teaching hospital. Dr. Fortin has extensive experience in administering the MoCA test and guiding families through the difficult transition from home care to CHSLD (long-term care). She is also certified in programming Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapies for movement disorders. Her articles provide compassionate, evidence-based guidance on navigating the medical and legal complexities of cognitive decline, including protection mandates. She actively collaborates with neuropsychologists to differentiate normal aging from pathological decline.