Direction in Dementia: Assessment Considerations and Hard Conversations

Speech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP Nerdcast Course Title: Direction in Dementia: Assessment Considerations and Hard Conversations

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Learning Objectives:

Self report knowledge gains related to 4 key elements to consider when initially assessing a person with confirmed or suspected dementia.

Self report knowledge gains related to at least 3 strategies to promote memory.

Self report knowledge gains related to the role of an SLP in collaboration with individuals with dementia and their caretakers during initial evaluation and the creation of memory strategies.

References & Resources:

Arvanitakis, Z., Shah, R. C., & Bennett, D. A. (2019). Diagnosis and management of dementia: A review. JAMA, 322(16), 1589–1599. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2019.4782 Diagnosis and Management of Dementia: A Review - PMC

Douglas, N. F., Browning, S., & Claypool, K. (2023). Preliminary evidence for dementia collaborative coaching. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 32(5), 2146–2157. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_AJSLP-22-00367 Preliminary Evidence for Dementia Collaborative Coaching | American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

Mahendra, N., & Apple, A. (2007, November 27). Human memory systems: A framework for understanding dementia. The ASHA Leader, 12(16), 8–12. https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.FTR1.12162007.8 Human Memory Systems: A Framework for Understanding Dementia | The ASHA Leader Archive