Brainstorms podcast host Renee Garrett, PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Jennifer Ruckner, MS, CCC-SLP, for a practical discussion on how speech-language pathologists can incorporate brain health into everyday clinical practice. Together, they break down the neuroscience behind neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve, and lifestyle factors that influence brain function, while exploring what brain health really means across the continuum of care.
Learn how to apply brain health principles during assessment, treatment, and patient education for individuals with stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and other neurologic conditions. Jennifer also shares practical strategies for incorporating brain health counseling into routine clinical interactions, supporting informed lifestyle choices, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote long-term cognitive and communicative wellness. Whether you practice in acute care, rehabilitation, home health, outpatient, skilled nursing, or private practice, this episode offers evidence-based ideas you can put into practice right away.
Learn how to apply brain health principles during assessment, treatment, and patient education for individuals with stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and other neurologic conditions. Jennifer also shares practical strategies for incorporating brain health counseling into routine clinical interactions, supporting informed lifestyle choices, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote long-term cognitive and communicative wellness. Whether you practice in acute care, rehabilitation, home health, outpatient, skilled nursing, or private practice, this episode offers evidence-based ideas you can put into practice right away.
