Becoming memory screener allows qualified professionals to play a direct role in promoting early awareness of cognitive health within their communities. Memory screeners administer brief, confidential screenings, provide appropriate education, and help guide individuals toward informed conversations with their healthcare providers. Through this work, screeners contribute to reducing stigma and expanding access to brain health resources nationwide.
Who Can Be a Memory Screener?
Professionals in the following fields may qualify to become memory screeners:
- Primary Care Physicians
- Social workers
- Pharmacists
- Nurses and Nurse practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Medical Assistants
- Neurologists
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Geriatricians
- Dementia Care Supervisors, Managers, and Directors
- Occupational Therapists
- Recreational Therapists (working in geriatrics)
- Medical School Students
- Individuals Holding a Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree
- Speech-Language Pathologists
For more information on becoming a memory screener, please contact Screening@alzfdn.org