Screening for cognitive impairment among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can be challenging; however, some shorter assessments have shown promise for use in the clinical setting.
The Alzheimer's Association has released new recommendations to help clinicians detect cognitive impairment during Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. Based on the findings of an expert workgroup ...
A new Gerontological Society of America (GSA) report summarizes survey findings on the readiness of the primary care workforce to adopt digital cognitive assessments (DCAs) for use in the diagnostic ...
As a geriatrician, I see the significant gap between what policies intend and the reality in practice, and it’s not always what you expect. We measure blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol without ...
It seemed like a sensible suggestion for assessing the capabilities of an 81-year-old man seeking voters’ approval to remain in the White House until January 2029. To reassure the American people, ABC ...
Dementia care often begins in the primary care setting; however, many cases of early cognitive decline go undetected, ...
Ken Cohen, MD, FACP, discusses how clinicians can support patients after a cognitive screening to identify meaningful next steps. It's a great question, and it falls into 2 broad categories. One is ...