Starting the Conversation: Practical Strategies for Integrating Cognitive Health into Everyday Care

Who Should Attend

This activity is intended for healthcare professionals practicing in the United States who care for patients at risk for cognitive decline, including primary care practitioners, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician associates (PAs), general neurologists, geriatricians, as well as a secondary audience of psychiatrists and OB-GYNs.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• PCP: Initiate compassionate, patient-centered conversations about cognitive health with patients during routine wellness and chronic disease management visits, including consideration of age-related concerns

• Specialist: Engage aging patients and their caregivers in personalized discussions about cognitive health, preservation strategies, and baseline assessments about modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline, fostering informed choices and collaborative care planning

Agenda:

Cognitive Health Conversation 2: Starting the Conversation: Practical Strategies for Integrating Cognitive Health into Everyday Care

• Clinical Case Discussion 1: The Missed Opportunity
• Clinical Case Discussion 2: I Don’t Have Time For This
• Clinical Case Discussion 3: They Never Bring It Up