A Holistic Approach to Mild Cognitive Impairment
Course: #9980Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 1816 Reviews
This course defines mild cognitive impairment and outlines the risk factors that lead to cognitive decline. It describes the breadth of research addressing diet and lifestyle strategies, which can give SLPs more confidence in providing holistic patient education as part of a comprehensive plan of care. Additionally, treatment goals and application to the SLP scope of practice are discussed.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to define MCI, including prevalence, biomarkers and risk factors.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the impact of diet on cognitive wellness.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe lifestyle approaches to maintain and improve cognitive performance.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify treatment goals and application to SLP scope of practice.
Course created on January 20, 2022
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Definition and Prevalence |
| 10-15 Minutes | Risk Factors |
| 15-20 Minutes | Cognitive Treatment |
| 20-25 Minutes | Diet and Cognitive Wellness |
| 25-40 Minutes | Exercise, Stress and Sleep |
| 40-45 Minutes | Social Connection |
| 45-55 Minutes | Goals and Application |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Reviews
1816 ReviewsPresented By
Jennifer Llado
MS CCC-SLP
Jennifer earned a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University in Maryland. She began her clinical work in a variety of health care practices treating both adults and pediatrics. Jennifer went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Leadership specializing in Healthcare Management and is currently working towards a Doctorate in Education from Northeastern University with a research focus on burnout. Jennifer currently works as a rehab director and clinical specialist, mentoring and coaching SLPs across the LTAC division for Kindred Healthcare. She completed a certification in Brain Health Coaching through the Amen Clinics and holds an AddHeart Facilitator Certification through HeartMath. She is interested in experimenting with different ways to utilize and teach meditation and mindfulness in her professional and personal life.
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Brenda Lovette
MS CCC-SLP
Brenda Lovette earned her degree from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She completed her clinical fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital before moving to the Boston area where she worked at Spaulding Rehab Hospital on the Brain Injury Unit. She currently works at Emerson Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation in Concord, MA where she treats all adult diagnoses with a specialty in the management of Post-Concussion Syndrome. She has a special interest in the evidence-based application of meditation and mindfulness in clinical practice. She is a candidate for PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute for Health Professions where she will be studying the effect of meditation on the brain and brain injury recovery. She is also a RYT-500 yoga instructor and holds a special certification from Love Your Brain Yoga, an organization that teaches yoga for brain injury survivors.
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Brenda Lovette - Financial: Brenda Lovette was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Brenda owns Healthy Expressions, which provides holistic speech therapy services. She co-founded Mindful.Ed, which provides continuing education on the use of mindfulness and meditation. Non-financial: Brenda co-moderates the Holistic SLP mastermind group on FaceBook.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs
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