Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is considered a stage between normal aging and development of various types of dementia. Research has identified subtypes of MCI that can be treated through a variety of approaches to support restoration of function, compensation for lost function, or adaptation of the task, environment, or caregiver approach. In this course, a case study format will define MCI subtypes while focusing on treatments to improve cognitive-communication function. Documentation, including goals and outcomes assessment, will be discussed.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is considered a stage between normal aging and development of various types of dementia. Research has identified subtypes of MCI that can be treated through a variety of approaches to support restoration of function, compensation for lost function, or adaptation of the task, environment, or caregiver approach. In this course, a case study format will define MCI subtypes while focusing on treatments to improve cognitive-communication function. Documentation, including goals and outcomes assessment, will be discussed.
Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 2: Overview of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Section 3: Cognitive Interventions for MCI
Cognitive Interventions: Thomas
Section 4: Additional Treatments for MCI
Dual-Task Interventions: Peggy
Memory-Based Interventions: Charlie
Technology-Based Interventions: Cheryl
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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