New Resource Enhances Brain Health Assessment
A new companion to the GSA KAER Toolkit for Brain Health helps clinicians and caregivers promote brain health, detect cognitive changes early, and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A new companion resource to The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) KAER Toolkit for Brain Health supports person-centered brain health promotion in individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
According to study results presented at the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Annual Conference (GAPNA), mainstream cognitive assessment tools are often insufficient for adults with I/DD, creating a need for validated clinical tools that can help accurately and promptly detect cognitive impairment in adults with I/DD.
Author's summary: New resource supports brain health in adults with I/DD.