Some older adults experience more memory or thinking difficulties than expected for their age while remaining independent in most daily activities. This condition is called mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) help individuals with MCI strengthen cognitive-communication skills through evidence-based therapy, education, and personalized strategies that support independence and participation in everyday life. Jess completed her clinical doctorate researching working memory training in adults with MCI and has specialized training in cognitive rehabilitation.

SLPs are uniquely trained to evaluate and treat cognitive-communication challenges that affect memory, attention, organization, problem-solving, and executive functioning. Jess has experience working with adults with MCI, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and dementia.

Therapy may include:

• Memory and attention strategies
• Executive functioning and organization
• Working memory training
• Spaced retrieval and errorless learning
• Environmental modifications
• Communication strategies for everyday life

The goal is to help individuals maintain independence and participate more confidently in daily activities.