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Aging studies PhD students publish blog post for National Council on Aging

Cassidy Doyle and Britney Veal

Cassidy Doyle and Britney Veal are current PhD students in the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ School of Aging Studies.

School of Aging Studies PhD candidates Cassidy Doyle and Britney Veal collaborated on a for the National Council on Aging encouraging older adults to request a cognitive evaluation at their next annual wellness visit.

While cognitive screenings are covered under Medicare’s annual wellness visit, less than 17% of beneficiaries received one in 2022. Even if no impairment is suspected, having a cognitive screening can help serve as a baseline comparison for subsequent assessments in the years ahead.

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