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How Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists Support Cognitive Health
When memory, thinking or communication changes begin, knowing where to turn for support can make all the difference. In this episode, we explore how two key health care specialties can help individuals and families meet...
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How Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists Support Cognitive Health is an episode from Dementia Matters by Wisconsin Alzheimer‘s Disease Research Center. When memory, thinking or communication changes begin, knowing where...
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Published Dec 2, 2025, 33:55 long, audio available.
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When memory, thinking or communication changes begin, knowing where to turn for support can make all the difference. In this episode, we explore how two key health care specialties can help individuals and families meet those challenges with confidence. Sarah Gunderson, an occupational therapist, and Kari Esser, a speech-language pathologist, draw from their work supporting people experiencing a wide range of neurological conditions to walk us through the foundations of their specialties and their unique roles in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia care. Sarah and Kari also provide a preview of their upcoming talk, “Partnering with Your Healthcare Team,” as part of the 2025 Healthy Living with MCI education program. Guests: Sarah Gunderson, OT, occupational therapist, UW Health, Kari Esser, MS, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist, UW Health Show Notes Register and learn more about the upcoming Healthy Living with MCI event featuring Dr. Chin, Sarah Gunderson and Kari Esser, happening on December 12, 2025, and future programs on our website . Learn more about Sarah from her profile on the UW Health Website . Learn more about Kari from her profile on the UW Health Website . Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website . Email Dementia Matters : dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu
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