[Dysphagia] off-topic: cognition

[swlslp at yahoo.com (Sandi Lancaster)]

One cognitive-linguistic test that I really like is
the ALFA - Assessment for Language-Related Functional
Abilities.  It's not just for memory though - it
assesses various cognitive-linguistic skills by having
the patient perform various functional tasks such as
medication management, planning a schedule, and
reading a recipe.  I have found it useful for
assessing patients with various etiologies like right
CVA, mild dementia, and TBI, to get a better picture
of their functional difficulties.

-Sandi


--- CASK51454@aol.com wrote:

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> We are outfitting a new facility and I was
> wondering, what tests are  people 
> currently using to formerly assess memory (and are
> you satisfied  with them)?
>  
> Thank for your off-topic  input!!
> 
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> 


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Sandi Lancaster, M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

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