ISHA 2025 Virtual Educational Series: Dementia Session
Advancing Dementia Care: Evidenced-Based Assessment, Intervention Strategies, and Emerging Research
Presented by: Jordan Bowman, M.A. CCC-SLP-PNAP
Jordan Bowman obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Ohio University and her Master of Arts in Speech - Language Pathology from the University of Akron. She is currently in the role of Strategic Partnerships at Athelas. Jordan is a nationally recognized speaker on topics including dementia, mild cognitive impairment, pain management, wellness and mindfulness. Jordan is highly involved in her profession and is the current Past President for the Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association (ISHA). Jordan was appointed by the ISHA Board to be the American Speech-Language Hearing Association’s State Advocate for Medicare Policy based on her experience and passion for working with and advocating for older adults in long-term care.
Session length: One hour
Activity Description: As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, speech-language pathologists play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, person-centered care to individuals across the continuum of cognitive decline. This presentation explores current best practices in assessment and intervention, emphasizing tools that are both psychometrically sound and clinically practical. Evidence-based treatment approaches—including strategies for communication enhancement, cognitive stimulation, and caregiver education—will be discussed within the framework of interdisciplinary care. Additionally, emerging research on neurodegenerative conditions and cognitive-communication disorders will be analyzed to highlight evolving trends and their implications for clinical practice.
Session Agenda:
- 5 Minutes - Intro
- 5 Minutes - Dementia defined
- 10 Minutes - Dementia resources
- 10 Minutes - Dementia research
- 10 Minutes - Best-practice clinical interview
- 10 Minutes - Standardized and functional assessment tools
- 10 Minutes - Evidence-based treatment considerations and approaches
Learning Objectives: After attending the presentation, participants will be able to
- Synthesize recent research and resources to inform clinical decision-making and enhance quality of assessment and care for individuals with dementia
- Examine standardized and functional assessment tools for individuals with dementia across stages of progression
- Describe evidenced-based treatment approaches, including person-centered interventions and caregiver-supported strategies
Disclosure Information:
- Financial: Jordan Bowman is employed by and receives a salary from Athelas.
- Nonfinancial: Jordan Bowman is the Past President and a serves on the Medical Practice Issues Committee, the Telepractice Committee, and the Billing and Reimbursement Committee of the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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Intermediate
.1 ASHA CEUs
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