Setting the stage for dementia care: aka staging! Emily and Eva to examine dementia staging and its impact on care. We share our personal experiences in acute care/SNF/LTC and emphasize the importance of adaptation and effective communication for patients and families.Discussing the mild, moderat…
A very Geri Problem: TBI (traumatic brain injury) in Aging. In this episode of we share insights on the trends of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among older adults and their implications for our practice as speech-language pathologists. Our discussion includes an exploration of various TBI typ…
You've tested your patient and they are sitting at a 25/30 on the MoCA. They have an MCI.. now what?In this episode, we explore mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that sits between normal aging and dementia. We discuss the nuances of MCI, its subtypes, and the critical need for early …
This week, we’re diving into one of the murkiest waters of SLP practice: cognitive interventions for people with dementia. When you hear “Well, can’t you just work on following directions?”—do you cry inside? Same. That’s why we’re unpacking a meta-analysis to give you the research-backed confidenc…
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): what it is, how it shows up, and what SLPs can actually do about it. In this episode, Emily and Eva break down how MCI differs from moderate and advanced dementia, how to approach screening, and how to design meaningful therapy when patients are still “too high” for…
In this episode, we address the challenges of medication management for older adults with cognitive impairments, sharing our insights from high-turnover facilities. We review the research on medication self-management skills, revealing significant difficulties these individuals face.Our discussio…