1043L - The Role of the SLP in Supporting Cognitive Resilience in Adults with MCI

Increasingly, SLPs are treating individuals with MCI. Recent evidence indicates that cognitive resilience can delay or prevent evolution to frank dementia in individuals in the early stages of a dementia producing disease. This session focuses on defining MCI, cognitive resilience, and modifiable factors that can reduce the risk of dementia. A sample evidence-based cognitive intervention program that builds cognitive resilience will be reviewed and effective strategies and activities will be described.