Memory Matters: Learn About the BCAT® & the 7 Pillars of Brain Health
Join us for an informative discussion on brain health and the importance of early cognitive wellness. During this educational presentation, Iris Pierce, Dementia Care Expert, will share what the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT)® is and how it can help establish a baseline for cognitive function and support a proactive approach to healthy aging.
Discover the 7 Pillars of Brain Health and explore practical ways to support your cognitive wellness through physical activity, nutrition, sleep, social connection, cognitive stimulation, stress management, and early cognitive assessment.
Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for individual BCAT® screening appointments at a later date, providing a personalized opportunity to better understand their current cognitive wellness and establish a valuable baseline for the future.
For questions, contact Kate McGloon, Director of Community Partnerships at KMcGloon@kensingtonsl.com
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Iris Pierce, Dementia Care ExpertIris Pierce, MA, RCFE, ALFA, is a Director of Resident Services and Licensed Senior Living Administrator with more than a decade of experience at Kensington Senior Living. Licensed to oversee senior living operations in California, Virginia, and Maryland, Iris brings extensive expertise in dementia care, quality assurance, clinical operations, and leadership development.
Iris is passionate about creating the systems, developing the people, and protecting the culture that make truly person-centered senior care possible. She believes great care is never accidental—it is the result of thoughtful operations, strong leadership, continuous learning, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity, especially for those living with dementia, neurocognitive disorders, and other forms of brain change.
Iris holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, complemented by her professional credentials in senior living administration. Throughout her career, she has remained deeply committed to supporting both the people receiving care and the teams entrusted with providing it.
Outside of Kensington, Iris serves as a CASA advocate and community volunteer. Her work is guided by a simple but powerful belief: how we treat the most vulnerable among us reveals who we truly are.
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Jill Kirkwood, Speech PathologistJill Kirkwood is a Speech-Language Pathologist with Powerback Rehab, where she supports older adults in maintaining and strengthening their ability to communicate, connect, and participate in daily life. Through her work in senior living, Jill takes a person-centered approach to speech and language therapy, addressing communication, cognition, and swallowing needs while considering each individual’s goals, abilities, and quality of life. She understands that effective therapy goes beyond clinical outcomes. As part of the Powerback Rehabilitation team, Jill works collaboratively with residents, families, and care partners to provide thoughtful, individualized support that promotes independence, confidence, and overall well-being.