New Resource for Brain Health Assessment
A new companion to the GSA KAER Toolkit for Brain Health supports clinicians and caregivers in promoting brain health and detecting cognitive changes early in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
The resource aims to address the insufficiency of mainstream cognitive assessment tools for adults with I/DD, providing a validated clinical tool for accurate and prompt detection of cognitive impairment.
Study results were presented at the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Annual Conference (GAPNA) in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 11 to 13, 2025.
The new companion resource supports person-centered brain health promotion in individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
- Supports person-centered brain health promotion
- Helps detect cognitive changes early
- Addresses the need for validated clinical tools for adults with I/DD
Author's summary: New resource enhances brain health assessment for adults with I/DD.