Vital Minds

Episode 25 - July 2022 Topic: Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Importance of Early Screening and Intervention Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C Guests: Cynthia (Dunn) Beam, MPAS, PA-C, and Rebecca Loomis, MSPAS, PA-C Resources: Montreal Cognitive Assessment (The MoCA Test) Mini-Cog© – Quick Screening for Early Dementia Detection Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) The Gerontological Society of America – The GSA KAER Toolkit for Primary Care Teams Alzheimer's Association - Use of the Functional Activities Questionnaire in Older Adults with Dementia Alzheimer's Association - AD8 Dementia Screening Interview Alzheimer's Association - Cognitive Assessment for Professionals American Academy of Family Physicians - Cognitive and Functional Assessment Tools Alzheimer's Association - 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Eldercare Locator - Area Agencies on Aging