In this Research Seminar Series event, Dr. Hayden will discuss neuropsychological profiles of cognition in normal aging and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) versus neurological decline. A review of the impact of mental health factors on cognition and neurological diagnostic considerations will be provided. Prevention and cognitive compensatory strategies will also be discussed.
Speaker - Dr. Sherri Hayden
Dr. Hayden is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor with the Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She is also a faculty member of the University of British Columbia Women’s Health Research Cluster.
Over the past 30 years, Dr. Hayden has worked at UBC Hospital in the Clinic for Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders as well as in her private practice at the NeuroHealth Clinic (neurohealthclinic.ca). Dr. Hayden’s clinical practices serve a variety of populations including neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injuries, post-chemotherapy cognitive issues, post-COVID cognitive issues, and mental health related cognitive issues. Dr. Hayden applies preventative and lifestyle medicine principles to her clinical practice.
Dr. Hayden is co-founder of Synaptic Travels & Wellness (synaptic.travels.com), as well as the non-profit organization Her Mind Matters Maui (hermindmattersmaui.com), both providing brain and mental health education to women. She has authored: Women In Mind Workbook: Neuroscience of Mind-body Medicine for Optimal Cognitive and Mental Health. Also, Dr. Hayden’s chapter on Non-pharmacological Management of Symptoms of Dementias and Their Prodromes (Chapter 22) is contained within the Handbook of Rehabilitation in Older Adults (Gatchel, R., Schultz, I & Ray, C. editors).
Dr. Hayden has completed the AFMCP certification through the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). She is also a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and has completed Culinary Health Education Fundamentals Certificates (CHEF Coaching: Basics & Beyond Basics) though Harvard Medical School. In addition, Dr. Hayden has completed Yoga Teacher Training (YTT200 & 50hr Yoga-Mind-Body Medicine Certificate) and is registered with the Canadian Yoga Alliance (CYA-RYT250).