Cognitive Stimulation Vol. 02
$44.50 USDVolume 2: Memory: Why Do We Forget, How Does Memory Change as We Age?
In this presentation, you will learn how we make new memories, why we forget, and how memory changes as we age. There is good news, in that some cognitive abilities remain relatively intact and we’ll discuss how to take advantage of those in older adults with memory impairment.
Learning Objectives
- Be able to tell the difference between different types of memory and how they change as people age or develop dementia.
- Know why memory failures occur.
- Be able describe the types of cognitive abilities that remain relatively intact during older adulthood and through most stages of dementia.
DVDs have been discontinued. This updated video is now available on the course test page.
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