Virtual Speaker Series - Beyond the Presidential Candidates: Why Cognitive Check-ups Should Be Part of Everyone's Health Routine
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1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Beyond the Presidential Candidates: Why Cognitive Check-ups Should Be Part of Everyone's Health Routine
Speakers: Maria Thomas, MBA, MHCI; Kelly Gorden O'Connell, MSN, MBA; Sarah Borchelt, MSN
We're all familiar with routine health checks like mammograms, colonoscopies, and blood pressure tests. But what about a check-up for your brain? While cognitive tests have recently gained attention due to the presidential election, they're an often-overlooked yet crucial part of preventive healthcare.
Sunday Health, a new virtual medical practice in the DMV area, advocates for early cognitive testing. This approach establishes a baseline of brain health, enabling patients to monitor changes in their memory and thinking abilities as they age.
Cognitive tests aren't just for presidential candidates – they're valuable for all older adults. Join us to learn:
- Why cognitive assessments are important for everyone
- How these tests are conducted
- What information they provide
- How understanding your cognitive health can empower you
Discover how cognitive screenings can help you take control of your brain health, regardless of whether you're running for office or simply running errands.
Maria Thomas, a seasoned digital business leader and CEO (and a resident of Friendship Heights!), has a track record of building innovative companies in commerce and media. Recognizing the growing needs of the U.S. older adult population, she shifted her focus to creating tailored products and services for this demographic in 2019. Before founding Sunday Health, Maria contributed to launching DUOS, which supports independent living for older adults, and collaborated with Camino on developing a modern, "smart" rollator. She holds a Master in Healthcare Innovation from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Maria will be joined by Kelly O'Connell, Sunday Health’s Director of Clinical Operations, and Sarah Borchelt, a board-certified Adult Geriatric Acute Nurse Practitioner.
Kelly is a board-certified nurse with over a decade of clinical experience, and has served as a clinical instructor, preceptor, and guest lecturer at the University of Virginia School of Nursing. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing from the University of Virginia. Sarah has over a decade of clinical experience and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing at the University of Virginia.
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