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Insights Into Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) with Rebecca Weber
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Guest: Rebecca Weber, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS
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Join Renee Garrett as she welcomes Rebecca Weber, founder of Navigating Neurospeech Therapy. This episode delves into the complexities of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), its distinction from normal aging, and early signs of dementia. Rebecca discusses her approach to assessing and treating MCI using a person-centered care model, emphasizing functional strategies and holistic health measures. Gain insights into speech-language pathologists' (SLPs) valuable role in diagnosing and managing MCI and supporting patients and caregivers.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Disclosures
01:13 Meet Rebecca Weber
02:37 Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
03:14 Normal Aging vs. MCI
09:30 Subtypes of MCI
22:57 SLP's Role in MCI Assessment and Treatment
33:31 Introduction to Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire
34:40 Functional Activities Questionnaire and Dementia Rating Scales
35:51 Assessment Tools for Memory and Cognition
37:43 Challenges in Diagnosing MCI
39:25 Treatment Approaches and Functional Goals
41:53 Case Studies and Practical Applications
49:28 Research and Resources for MCI
51:54 Addressing Stigma and Early Diagnosis
56:21 Q&A Session
About the Guest:
Rebecca Weber, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is the founder/owner and primary Speech Language Pathologist at Navigating Neuro Speech Therapy (NNST), an adult-focused private practice. She specializes in providing speech, language, and cognitive therapy for those who have had a stroke, suffer from a concussion or brain injury, have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or neurodegenerative diagnoses such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), and Dementia. Rebecca is in South Jersey, right outside Philadelphia, and provides in-home visits and telehealth services in NJ. With over 12 years of experience in various settings, Rebecca founded her practice due to a passion for person-centered care and filling a gap for needed outpatient therapy within the community.
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