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Optimizing Cognitive Training for the Treatment of Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease 2.5 credits

Current Limitations and Future Directions

Cognitive dysfunction, primarily involving impairments in executive function, visuospatial function and memory, is one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Currently, the only pharmacological treatments available...  Read More

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Recent Contributions to the Field of Subjective Cognitive Decline in Aging 1 credit

A literature review

Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is defined as self-experienced, persistent concerns of decline in cognitive capacity in the context of normal performance on objective cognitive measures. Although SCD was initially thought...  Read More

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Overall and Sex-specific Risk Factors for Subjective Cognitive Decline 1 credit

Findings from the 2015–2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey

Prior research indicates that at least 35% of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia risk may be amenable to prevention. Subjective cognitive decline is often the first indication of preclinical dementia,...  Read More

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Promoting Successful Cognitive Aging 3.25 credits

A Ten-Year Update

This course provides an update to the comprehensive review that was published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in 2010. It provides a review of the evidence for several recommendations...  Read More

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Evaluation of Available Cognitive Tools Used to Measure Mild Cognitive Decline 1.5 credits

A Scoping Review

This review catalogues and assesses tools used to evaluated mild cognitive delay in healthy elderly populations. The authors advocated additional research to address identified gaps in the literature to facilitate...  Read More

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APA Guidelines for the Evaluation of Dementia and Age-Related Cognitive Change 1.75 credits

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia are leading causes of functional decline for older adults worldwide. This article describes professional practice guidelines for psychologists who perform evaluations of dementia, MCI,...  Read More

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Depressive Symptoms in the Elderly- An Early Symptom of Dementia? A Systematic Review 1.25 credits

Depression and dementia are common incapacitating diseases in old age. The exact nature of the relationship between these conditions remains unclear, and multiple explanations have been suggested: depressive symptoms may...  Read More

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Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: 3.75 credits

An Evidence Update for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

This research intensive course is based on a review that addressed the direct evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for cognitive impairment versus no screening, the test accuracy...  Read More

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Tip 26-Treating Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults-Substance Misuse and Cognitive Impairment 3.25 credits

This course examines the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD) in older adults, specifically substance misuse and cognitive impairment, and social support and other wellness strategies. It includes: substance misuse...  Read More

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Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults 15 credits

A Guide for Mental Health Professionals

This course is based on the book of the same title. Using the APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Older Adults and the Pikes Peak Model for Training in Professional...  Read More

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Art Therapy and Music Reminiscence Activity in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline 2 credits

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a phase in cognitive decline when it is still possible to intervene to reverse the decline. Cognitive stimulation delivered through psychosocial interventions provides both psychological...  Read More

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