Tag: reading and dementia

Susan Ostrowski is Participating in the Caregiver Smile Summit

Susan Ostrowski is Participating in the Caregiver Smile Summit Susan is participating in the Caregiver Smile Summit. Susan Ostrowski has received two master’s degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University: one in Speech-Language Pathology and one in Remedial Reading.  Susan has a keen interest in older adults living with dementia.  The minimal...

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Older Adults with Reading Problems Often Misdiagnosed with Dementia, including Alzheimer’s

Older Adults with Reading Problems Often Misdiagnosed with Dementia, including Alzheimer’s A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease reports that older adults with a history of reading problems perform similarly on some neuro-psychological tests to those exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with early Alzheimer’s...

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