Women's Health: Menopause and the Brain
Course Overview
EPISODE 1: In this episode, we dive into the neurological changes that occur during menopause, shedding light on how hormonal fluctuations affect brain function. From memory lapses to mood disorders like anxiety and depression, menopause can alter a woman’s cognitive landscape. Healthcare professionals will learn to identify common cognitive symptoms and differentiate them from other neurological conditions. This episode aims to build a foundational understanding of how menopause impacts the brain and how providers can best support their patients.
EPISODE 2: In this episode, healthcare professionals will gain practical tools for promoting brain health, from dietary recommendations to exercise regimens and mindfulness practices. We’ll explore how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can play a role, and what resources are available for women experiencing significant cognitive or mood changes. The goal is to arm providers with actionable strategies that can be integrated into patient care.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the cognitive and neurological changes associated with menopause.
- Differentiate lifestyle modifications and stress management techniques to support cognitive health during menopause.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of brain health support strategies for women experiencing menopause.
About the Author/Presenter
Candace Pierce: DNP, MSN, RN, CNE
Dr. Candace Pierce is a nurse leader committed to ensuring nurses are well prepared and offered abundant opportunities and resources to enhance their skills acquisition and confidence at the bedside. With 15 years in nursing, she has worked at the bedside, in management, and in nursing education. She has demonstrated expertise and scholarship in innovation and design thinking in healthcare and education, and collaborative efforts within and outside of healthcare. Scholarship endeavors include funded grants, publications, and presentations. As a leader, Dr. PIERCE: strives to empower others to create and deploy ideas and embrace their professional roles as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers. In her position as the Sr. Course Development Manager for Elite, she works as a project engineer with subject matter experts to develop evidence-based best practices in continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Carrie E. Levine, CNM, IFMCP
As a certified nurse midwife and an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, Carrie evaluates and treats most common women’s health concerns, incorporating gynecology and functional medicine. Previously, Carrie practiced gynecology and functional medicine at the world-renowned Women to Women health care clinic in Maine from 2006 to 2014. Prior to that, she practiced full-scope midwifery at Miles Memorial Hospital, now Lincoln Health, in the beautiful mid-coast Maine town of Damariscotta. Carrie is known for her ability to listen to and relate to women. For more than twenty years, she has been working with her clients to identify personal health goals and then to break those goals down into attainable steps. She looks for the underlying causes of illness, seeking to connect the dots of seemingly unrelated symptoms and emotions. By supporting women in setting and achieving their own health goals, Carrie helps her patients thrive emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Carrie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and Women’s Studies from Syracuse University. She went on to earn her RN and MSN from Case Western Reserve University. Her certificate in Nurse-Midwifery is from the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing. She is a member of the Maine chapter of the American College of Nurse Midwives, the Maine Nurse Practitioners Association, and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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