Health Professional Resources

Cognitive

The facts are compelling: currently more than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. Ultimately, one out of every three Americans will die from Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.

Training Curriculum

• Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
  Training for the primary care workforce about dementia, and caring for those affected, is essential.

Screening

• Mini-Cog©
  A 3-minute instrument that can increase detection of cognitive impairment in older adults.
• Saint Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
  An assessment tool for detecting mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

Opioids

• Pocket Guide: Tapering Opioids for Chronic Pain
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has prepared a free pocket guide to help physicians considering reducing or eliminating opioid dosage to chronic pain patients.

Telehealth

• The Annual Wellness Visit Telemedicine Toolkit
  In response to the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Medical Group has compiled a number of resources designed to help you and your practice continue providing Medicare's initial and subsequent Annual Wellness Visit using telemedicine.