RI Geriatrics Project ECHO
Caring for Persons with Cognitive Impairment
Session 1
Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Impairment and Assessment Tools
Presented October 21, 2021
Learning Objectives
This session includes a discussion on the benefits of early detection and diagnosis of cognitive impairment, including examples of cognitive assessment tools that can be used to help screen.
Guest Experts
- Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, MPH, Geriatric Psychiatry; Chief Medical Officer, Forefront TeleCare, Inc.
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Session 2
Routine Care Planning for Persons with Cognitive Impairment
Presented November 4, 2021
Learning Objective
This session includes a discussion on management goals that health providers can integrate into their care of a person with cognitive impairment.
Guest Expert
- John Stoukides, MD, RPh, Chief, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Roger Williams Medical Center
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Session 3
Coordination of Care Transitions for Persons with Cognitive Impairment
Presented November 28, 2021
Learning Objectives
This session includes a discussion on the impact of hospitalization and care transitions on a person with dementia. Strategies to simplify the care regimen of a patient with dementia are included.
Guest Expert
- Laurie Gunter Mantz OTR, CDP, CADDCT, CDCM, Executive Director at Rhode Island Memory Cafes; Occupational Therapist, Educator, and Advocate
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Session 4
Comorbidities of Persons with Cognitive Impairment
Presented December 2, 2021
Learning Objectives
This session includes a discussion on the impact of common comorbidities with dementia on the health care system and the role of care management in establishing care plan.
Guest Expert
- John Stoukides, MD, RPh, Chief, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Roger Williams Medical Center