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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 USF 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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