Resources

Cognitive Resources

Training Curriculum

• Train Healthcare Workers About Dementia
  Training for the primary care workforce about dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and caring for those affected.

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 Resource

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

Telehealth Resource

• 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.