Event date: 1/19/2023 Export event Mark Wills / Tuesday, December 6, 2022 / Categories: Uncategorized Knowledge is Power: Confronting Mild Cognitive Impairment and Why It Matters NASW Wisconsin Noon-1 p.m. CentralMore than 80% of Americans know little or are not familiar with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), which can be an early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. About one-third of people living with MCI due to Alzheimer’s disease go on to develop dementia within five years. This session will provide information to attendees on MCI, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, tools to assist in developing a chronic disease management plan and how to connect individuals to resources and support so they can continue to live their best lives.Learning Objectives:Understand MCI and how it is connected to Alzheimer's disease and other neurocognitive disorders;Learn effective strategies to assist individuals with day-to-day challenges associated with MCI; andBuild a chronic disease management plan specific to MCI.1 CEU availableRegister for Knowledge is Power: Confronting Mild Cognitive Impairment and Why It Matters at https://naswwi.socialworkers.org/Events/NASW-WI-Calendar/ArticleID/2798/ArtMID/49105/preview/true. Previous Article Ageism: Nobody Has Said to Me, "You are an Old Person, Can you Share Your Wisdom?" Next Article Utilizing a Critical Race Theory Lens to Reduce Barriers to Social and Emotional Learning Print 978 Tags: virtual continuing education webinar chapter Wisconsin Related articles DisAbilities Council: Introduction to TEAM-CBT Therapy HOPP: Legal Aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Privacy Concerns in Private Practice Creating Freedom and Flexibility as a Social Worker Social Impact Horizon: Navigating Grand Challenges in Social Work Congressional Briefing on HR 3073