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Pearson's EBP Briefs: Evidence-Based Decisions: Memory Intervention for Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Pearson's EBP Briefs: Evidence-Based Decisions: Memory Intervention for Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Christy Fleck, MS, CCC-SLP, Melinda Corwin, PhD, CCC-SLP
December 8, 2015
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Anna is a new speech-language pathologist (SLP) who works with elderly adults in an inpatient skilled nursing facility (SNF). During the course of her evaluations, she often has individuals tell her that they cannot remember information like they used to. One individual recently shared that she feels she no longer has a good memory; she has “a good forgettery.” Anna has limited time to complete a cognitive screening or evaluation when she assesses her clients and she is concerned about properly identifying and treating individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

 


Christy Fleck, MS, CCC-SLP

Christy Fleck earned her M.S. in speech-language pathology in 2009. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in communication sciences and disorders at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.  Her research and clinical interests include early childhood intervention, traumatic brain injury, mild cognitive impairment, and normal aging. 


Melinda Corwin, PhD, CCC-SLP

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Melinda Corwin is a professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.  She directs the Stroke/Aphasia Recovery (StAR) Program, a community outreach program for stroke survivors and their caregivers.  Her research and clinical interests include aphasia, dementia, student service learning, and normal aging. 



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