Workshop
- Date:
- Time: -
- Track: Clinical Practice
- CME/CE: 1.0
Sponsored by the Clinical Research in Dementia SIG
Moderator: Esther S. Oh, MD, PhD, AGSF
This hands-on clinical skills workshop will cover two main topic areas by providing: 1) an introduction to hearing and vision impairment in individuals with cognitive impairment and 2) hands-on introduction to the assessment of hearing and vision in individuals with cognitive impairment in a geriatric clinical setting. Learning Objectives: (1) discuss the importance of screening for hearing and vision among individuals with cognitive impairment; (2) incorporate practical accommodations for individuals with cognitive impairment to address hearing and vision impairments in a clinical setting with an emphasis on reducing existing disparities; (3) conduct hearing and vision screening for individuals with cognitive impairment.
Vision Impairment in Cognitive Impairment: What Is It? Why Does It Matter? What Can We Do? Kimberly Hreha, EdD, OTR/L |
Hearing Loss in Cognitive Impairment: What Is It? Why Does It Matter? What Can We Do? Carrie Nieman, MD, MPH |
Addressing Sensory Loss in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment Esther S. Oh, MD, PhD, AGSF |