Monthly Archives: February 2013

Mild Cognitive Impairment: How a Speech-Language Pathologist Can Help

When was the last time you had a “senior moment”? Whether misplacing their keys or having a familiar name slip their mind, most older adults have experienced some signs of mild memory loss. As people age, some memory loss is … Continue reading

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Mild Cognitive Impairment

We often think of cognitive decline in aging as black and white: either a person develops dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, or they age normally and retain their memory. However, this isn’t as clear a split as one might think. There … Continue reading

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Reminiscence in Dementia: Reminiscence Groups

Over the past few weeks we’ve discussed how reminiscence can help a person with dementia, helping to maintain linguistic and cognitive function and increasing quality of life. We’ve touched on memory books and using sensory boxes to assist in recalling … Continue reading

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