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Age-Related Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline — The Potential Mechanisms Linking the Two (2019)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors of this review article propose four hypotheses to link ARHL with cognitive decline and dementia. Their four hypotheses include 1) cognitive load theory, 2) common cause factor responsible for age-related declines for cognition, 3) cascade hypothesis, 4) overdiagnosis or harbinger hypothesis. The authors also try to answer the question “do hearing aids (or […]
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Working Memory and Executive Function Decline across Normal Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Alzheimer’s Disease (2015)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Working memory “promotes active short-term maintenance of information for later access and manipulation.” It can be broken into auditory and visual working memory. The phonological loop is responsible for auditory working memory and the ability to support language comprehension. The visuospatial sketchpad is responsible for visual working memory and supporting visuospatial reasoning. For adults over […]
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Working Memory and Adaptive Strategies

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Working memory is an essential part of everyday short term memory. Finding strategies for adapting to the loss of this executive function can mitigate declines associated with early stage dementia and improve independence with completion of everyday skills.
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Tips for Caring for Someone with Dementia

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This is a handout outlining best practices for caring for someone who has dementia. Includes practical tips and strategies to optimize safety and independence.
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The SLP’s Role with Progressive Neurological Disorders

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes how SLPs can address changes with speech, language, cognition/thinking, memory, voice, swallowing, reading, writing, listening, and the need for assistive communication technology and/or devices in the context of neurological disorders.
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Support Cards for Individuals with Dementia

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
These business-card sized wallet cards provide information about the dementia severity, ways to support communication and daily activities, and important personal information about the person with dementia.
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Strategies and Considerations for Early Stage Dementia

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout helps teach strategies and inspire discussion with caregivers and families of clients recently diagnosed with dementia. Includes strategies for improving wayfinding skills, creating visual cues, discussing future problems, and promoting safety within the client’s current environment.
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Smart Home Technology to Promote Independence

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
There are many technological tools that can assist people as they age so that they can stay at home as safely and as independently as possible. This handout provides 5 considerations for patients and their families to consider.
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Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Alzheimer’s disease has a general progression trajectory but may affect each person uniquely so all the signs/symptoms may not occur. Dr. Barry Reisbery of New York University developed the seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease to allow a better understanding of the illness progression for the person with Alzheimer’s, healthcare providers, and family members. This handout gives examples of each stage and the possible level of assistance needed from family members and/or care partners.
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