Cognitive / Memory Impairment
What is a Cognitive or Memory Impairment?
Cognition refers to thinking skills such as attention, concentration, memory, language, visual-spatial awareness, and problem-solving. These skills allow a person to function safely and independently in daily life. Stroke, head injury, neurological disease, and dementia can impair one’s cognition.
Speech Therapy for Cognitive or Memory Impairment
Treatment will involve teaching effective compensatory strategies and utilizing cognitive exercises to enhance functional skills.