Maxwell Perkins – Cognitive & Memory Decline in the Aging Brain

In this recording, you’ll learn the effect of aging on memory and cognition to provide the most effective therapy intervention possible. You will learn how to prioritize treatment sessions to focus on functional deficits caused by memory/cognitive changes.

 Maxwell Perkins – Cognitive & Memory Decline in the Aging Brain

Spectrum of Cognitive/Memory Decline: Latest Research

Neuroplasticity
Reversible causes
Effect on Executive Function (EF)
Cannabis use

Memory Loss and Cognitive Impact: Clinical Examples

Normal memory/cognitive decline
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Mild Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
Moderate AD
Severe AD
Relationship to EF

Cognitive Assessments: Hands on Activities

MoCA
SLUMS
Trail Making
MMSE
ACLS
Stroop Color

Interventions for Contributing Factors

Depression and suicide: Assessments, referral needs, non-medication therapy
Sleep issues: Sleep log, sleep hygiene program, environmental strategies
Mental and physical inactivity: Brain stimulation activities, exercise programs/guidelines
Vision and hearing loss: Sharpen your observational skills, referral needs, lighting strategies

Interventions for Independence and Safety Issues

Falls: Computer-based training, decrease risk, increase reaction time, home safety checklist
Driving: Assessment tools, strategies for cessation of driving, state requirements
Medication: Self-medication management assessment tool, self-strategies for adherence, caregiver training
Home Management: Adaptive equipment, strategies for home safety, appropriate discharge environment
Communication: Strategies for working with caregivers and physicians

Interventions for Managing Memory/Cognitive Decline

Physical Exercise: Best type, program implementation, shoes
Communication: Creating stage appropriate handouts
Computer-based Cognitive Training: Use and evidence-based outcomes
Spaced Retrieval: Incorporating into treatment, baseline for patient education
Compensatory Strategies: Lists, calendars, skill set money management

Education and Resources

Caregiver: Burnout, support systems, community services
Medicare Guidelines: Documentation requirements, assessment facts
Web resources: Support groups

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Description:
In this recording, you’ll learn the effect of aging on memory and cognition to provide the most effective therapy intervention possible. You will learn how to prioritize treatment sessions to focus on functional deficits caused by memory/cognitive changes. The content you will learn covers the spectrum of age related memory/cognitive decline from normal memory loss to Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to end state Alzheimer’s and the behavioral characteristics of each. The effects of memory/cognitive decline on executive function will also be explored. You will leave the day with interventions to manage memory and cognitive decline which you can immediately implement, such as:

Tools to differentiate between normal vs. abnormal memory/cognitive loss that occurs because of the aging process
Assessments for self-medication management, fall risk, driving ability, executive function and safety
Compensatory strategies, environmental considerations and caregiver training ideas
Brain stimulation activities, exercise programs and non-medication therapy for depression, sleep issues and mental inactivity
Recommendations for appropriate discharge planning

The most up to date information on brain plasticity, cognitive reserve and intervention strategies will be presented. In addition, you will be able to effectively communicate your concerns to physicians and other team members.