TBI & Older Adults: Cognition and Communication Impairments

Course Code: REL-RTS-0-TBICCIOA

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between two types of TBI impairment common in the geriatric population.
Identify at least three cognitive or communication impairments due to TBI.
Indicate appropriate evidence-based interventions for maximizing communication or cognitive-linguistic functioning based on clinical presentation.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Prior History of TBI vs. New Onset in Older Adults

TBI in the Aging Brain

The Typically Aging Brain

TBI and Aging: What Is Different?

TBI and Dementia

TBI and Parkinson’s Disease

Typical Clinical Presentations of TBI in the Older Adult

Review

Summary

Section 3: Assessment and Intervention

TBI Severity

Assessment

Assessment Tools

Intervention Considerations

Review

Summary

Section 4: Example: History of TBI in an Older Patient

Case Example

Review

Summary

Section 5: Examples of New TBI in the An Older Patient

The Silent Epidemic

Falls and TBI

Review

Case Example: A New TBI

Review

Case Example: A New TBI in a Patient with Dementia

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Karen Eutsler Little, MSCCC-SLP.

Karen is a Speech-Language Pathologist with more than 30 years’ experience in a variety of medical settings, including acute care, subacute care, skilled nursing, and home health. She received her B.A. in English and Developmental Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Rutgers. She currently resides in Santa Barbara, California and works in home health. When time allows, Karen enjoys teaching others by combining her clinical experience with her love for writing.
 

Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT

Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.