If you or a loved one are experiencing changes in thinking or memory, you may be given a cognitive screen. But what exactly is a cognitive screen, how detailed should cognitive testing be and what will the results tell you? These are common questions that may come up when a physician suggests completing a cognitive test at an annual doctor check up. Read about the benefits of cognitive testing and important things to consider when attempting to interpret the results.
Dementia can causes changes to communication as the disease progresses. Learn about these changes and how speech therapy can help support communication even when words fail us.