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
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Train Health Care Workers About
Dementia
Training for the primary care workforce about dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, and caring for those affected.
Screening
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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.