State two generally accepted criteria for the diagnosis of cognitive impairment.

Identify common treatment choices for different types of cognitive impairment.

Describe the challenge of working with cognitively impaired clients.

Give a basic definition of ‘cognitive impairment’.

State three common signs and symptoms of cognitive impairment.

Discuss two possible causes of cognitive impairment.

List two techniques HCAs can use to communicate with a client who is cognitively impaired.