Cognitive Concerns in Primary Care

Emily Trittschuh, PhD

Associate Professor

University of Washington

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

VA Puget Sound Health Care System

GRECC Neuropsychologist

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:

• Address patient concerns about cognition by a) gathering information, including objective cognitive markers, and b) comparing cognitive changes to those that are considered typical in aging,
• Act on red flags or provide reassurance
• Motivate patients toward proactive behavioral change which can support brain health

[From the Spring 2022 ADRD]