Researchers have published a wide number of free cognitive tests, screeners, and questionnaires. Several years ago, I published a list of 18 free cognitive tools. The list has widely grown,…
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Post-COVID cognitive dysfunction can be debilitating. While we’re still in the early years of treating long COVID, we do have guidance for best practice. For the most part, this information…
Cognitive impairment is one of the most frequently reported symptoms of long COVID. Learn how to use evidence-based methods to assess cognitive impairment in patients who are living with long…
Many of my clients want to improve short-term memory but have trouble practicing on their own. I made this step-by-step worksheet to help them practice when I’m not there. The…
Many of my patients want to improve auditory memory, or memory for what they hear. They complain that they can’t remember recent conversations. Some report they no longer enjoy watching…
Here are 60 quick exercises to help you improve working memory. Working memory is an important mental skill that helps us process information for immediate tasks and for long-term learning.…
Learn to communicate better in dementia with the MESSAGE strategy from the University of Queensland. Each letter stands for a set of tips, which you can see demonstrated via YouTube…
Learn how to use this BE FAST video for speech therapy. Not only can you teach your patient this life-saving information, but you can also follow this lesson plan to…
One of the most common questions I get is “How do I improve my short term memory?” By “short term memory”, they mean remembering things over the course of a…
Ken was a quiet older gentleman who never initiated conversation. He had a great sense of humor, and would respond with short quips, but rarely said anything to extend a…