An Introduction to Cognition and Cognitive Impairment

Workshop Description

3-hour interactive virtual session

This workshop provides an introduction to normal cognition, age-related changes, and changes that may come from a disease process. We’ll examine dementia as a syndrome that may be caused by a wide variety of conditions, discuss the symptoms and general approaches to client support. 

This workshop will help your staff: 

• understand the impact of common factors on cognitive ability 
• discuss common symptoms (memory loss, lack of insight, inability to process information, etc.) 
• discuss delirium as distinct from dementia 
• identify and apply approaches to minimize impairment and enhance client function where possible 

Who Should Attend

Introductory workshops are designed for PSWs who are new to the topic. They provide a broad overview and introduce key concepts to build foundational understanding.