What is Cognition?
Cognition is described by the processes of your brain involving memory, attention, language, and executive functioning. You may have noticed a decline in your cognition due to an injury or event (stroke) or over a period of time (progressive). Whatever the case, working with a speech-language pathologist is the first step to developing a plan to restore or reverse these cognitive changes. Diagnoses impacting cognition may include stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussion, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or neurodegenerative diseases.
What causes cognitive impairment?
- Stroke or other acquired brain injury
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CHEMOBRAIN)
- Concussion
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson's disease, MS)
- Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
- Long COVID syndrome
Does this sound familiar?
I have a hard time saying what I mean I can't focus like I used to |
I feel left behind in the conversation I lose track of my personal items, like my keys and my phone |
I lose my train of thought I feel slower |
Train Your Brain Program
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We proudly provide the Train Your Brain program, which is a program designed by Dr. Paul Callaghan PsyD at Brain and Behavioral Health to specifically intervene in the progression of cognitive decline due to mild cognitive impairment and early stage dementia. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change and adapt to new experiences. During the Train Your Brain program, we promote neural connections in your brain and give you tools to strengthen your thinking skills!
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Cancer-related Cognitive Impairment ("Chemobrain")
Cancer can have a negative impact on cognition, often known as “chemo brain.” Symptoms ranging from mild to severe can be caused by a number of factors, including chemotherapy, radiation, medications, stress/anxiety, and cancer itself. Symptoms may include difficulty remembering names, dates, and appointments, multitasking, taking longer to perform general daily tasks, and word finding difficulties. 75% of people undergoing chemotherapy report some degree of CRCI, and 35% of people report persisting difficulties, even after cancer treatment is complete.
Channels Rehab will complete a comprehensive evaluation to identify where you are having difficulty. From there, a plan will be developed to restore and teach tools to improve your independence and function.
Friends Together is an excellent resource for support for you or a loved one who has been impacted by cancer. See their website for support groups and other community resources.
Channels Rehab will complete a comprehensive evaluation to identify where you are having difficulty. From there, a plan will be developed to restore and teach tools to improve your independence and function.
Friends Together is an excellent resource for support for you or a loved one who has been impacted by cancer. See their website for support groups and other community resources.
