i-Function

BREAKING NEWS! i-Function® is proud to announce the launch of LASSI-D™, a brief, validated, digital, fully self-administered cognitive challenge test designed for clinicians and researchers. LASSI-D™ is the digital version of the Loewenstein-Acevedo Scales for Semantic Interference and Learning (LASSI-L), and available in both English and Spanish. LASSI™ can differentiate between older adults who are cognitively normal from those with the earliest stages of amnestic MCI and preMCI more effectively than most other traditional neuropsychological measures and at a fraction of the cost of biomarker assessments. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gp8EyP-g

DID YOU KNOW? One Way to identify Early Cognitive Decline is Medicare Wellness Visits. A recent study showed that Medicare annual wellness visits were associated with a 21% increase in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) diagnoses. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gz24TBQE

DID YOU KNOW? Over 7 million Americans are unaware that they have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It is estimated that between 10% and 20% of individuals aged 65 or older with MCI will develop dementia within one year of their diagnosis. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gmZ_TXRk

How is mild cognitive impairment managed? There currently is no standard treatment or approved medication for MCI. However, there are ways patients may help themselves stay healthy and deal with changes in their thinking.  Read more about this at Memory Problems, Forgetfulness, and Aging | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)  #earlycognitiveassessments #patientsstayinghealthy #mildcognitiveimpairment

Detecting MCI early has never been more important. Researchers have found that an estimated 10 to 20% of people age 65 or older with MCI, develop dementia over a one-year period. Find out how professionals are accurately detecting cognitive changes in people at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at https://lnkd.in/gp8EyP-g

There is no single cause of MCI. The risk of developing MCI increases as someone gets older. Conditions such as diabetes, depression, and stroke may increase a person’s risk for MCI. Because of this, professionals may provide steps to reduce the risk of cognitive decline for their patients. Read more about these steps at Cognitive Health and Older Adults | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)

People with MCI may worry that their memory problems will progress to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Because MCI may be an early sign of a more serious memory problem, it’s important to see vulnerable, senior patients every 6-12 months to track any changes in their memory. Learn more about the early signs of MCI at https://lnkd.in/euKAw7kn

Many factors contribute to cognitive health. Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors may contribute to a decline in cognitive skills and the ability to perform everyday tasks, such as driving, paying bills, taking medicine, and cooking. Research suggests that there are a number of steps seniors can take to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and help maintain cognitive health. These small changes can add up: Making them part of a routine can support brain function now and in the future. Gain more insight at https://lnkd.in/d_3vWDTy #seniorcognitivehealth #geneticfactorsofdecliningcognitiveskills #functionalskillsrelatedtotechnology #ifunction

With acess to an internet connection today, seniors have endless possibilities for communication. For example, they can: --Video chat with friends and family. --Play games online with friends, keeping their minds active. --Watch movies and TV shows through streaming services. --Organize bank statements and pay bills online. Being able to utilize these opportunities takes familiarity and practice. i-Function® makes practicing possible with FUNSAT™. Get a free demo of our NIH-supported tool at https://lnkd.in/etYvHAEq

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