Maximizing Quality of Life across the Cognitive Continuum

Susan M. McCurry, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Research Professor Emeritus

School of Nursing

University of Washington

Learning Objectives

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

Explain the continuum of neurocognitive aging
Describe research evidence for the effects of sleep, physical activity, and pleasant events for improving quality of life across the continuum of cognitive aging
Apply specific strategies for engaging older clients at all stages of cognitive function in interventions to improve sleep, maintain physical activity, and find meaning and joy in life

[From the Spring 2022 ADRD Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]