Mild Cognitive Disorders (MCI) and Early Onset Dementia (EOD) at Workplace

The global workforce is aging, and more people are choosing to remain employed later in life. Either because of the positive impact work may have on their quality of life and or simply to keep up with inflation and cost of living. 

For some people, aging may be associated with a natural decline in physical or sensory abilities. The technologies to accommodate those changes at the workplace are well documented and resources are available. What is less obvious is how employers might support those employees experiencing a decline in their cognitive abilities. Here are some examples of mild cognitive disorders: 

• Decline in memory 
• Thinking and problem-solving abilities 
• Decreased capacity to learn new information or communicate 
• Changes in mood 
• Behavior problems 
• Lack of attention 

There is a massive rise in the number of people coping with symptoms of mild cognitive disorder and early onset dementia "on the job".  These symptoms may impact: 

• Productivity 
• Ability to meet jobs requirements 
• workplace culture and relationships 
• Employers' inability to identify and accommodate the related functional changes remains a challenge 

Are employers prepared to optimize the productivity of an aging workforce, and in particular workers diagnosed with MCI or EOD? 

On May 18, join AnneMarie Levy, a Neuroscientist, lecturer, and researcher from Wilfrid Laurier University. She will raise awareness of Mild Cognitive Disorders and Early Onset Dementia at the workplace. We encourage you to attend an event by following the details below: 

French Event 

May 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (ET) 

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English Event 

May 18 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET) 

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