Overview

The APS hosts this activity with the Psychology and Ageing Interest Group (PAIG).

There is a solid evidence-base that neuropsychological (cognitive) interventions are effective for older adults, including those with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Despite this, older adults are generally unable to access these interventions in clinical or community settings in Australia. One barrier is that few psychologists work clinically with this group, even though they make up approximately 16% of our population.

This webinar will review considerations when working with older adults and the research evidence for neuropsychological interventions with older adults. Practical experience will also be shared including some simple effective cognitive strategies, and participants will be invited to reflect on how they could incorporate this knowledge into their own practice.

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those who are new to the topic.

Duration of access

Access to the recording and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

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Activity details

On-demand webinar recording

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

• recognise some of the most important considerations when working with older adults,

• discuss the research evidence on neuropsychological interventions for older adults, including those with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, and

• implement simple cognitive strategies that could be used in practice with older adults.

Presenter(s)

Dr Kerryn Pike MAPS

About the presenter(s)

Associate Professor Kerryn Pike is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Associate Professor in the School of Applied Psychology at Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia. Her area of expertise is neuropsychological interventions, with particular focus on translation of research evidence to clinical practice.