Morgan Farley, MD is an Assistant Professor in Behavioral Neurology at the University of Colorado. She attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE for her undergraduate degree. She then completed medical school at Indiana University and her Neurology Residency and Fellowship at the University of Colorado. Dr. Farley is board-certified in Neurology, and Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry.
My approach to dementia care centers on clarity, compassion and partnership. I prioritize accurate and thoughtful diagnosis, recognizing that understanding the specific type of cognitive change is essential to guiding care and setting expectations. From there, I focus on patient-centered care—taking time to understand each individual’s values, routines and goals so that care plans align with what matters most to them.
I emphasize non-pharmacologic strategies as the foundation of management, including environmental modifications, behavioral approaches and support for daily function, using medications when they offer benefit. Equally important, I view caregivers as essential members of the care team. I strive to provide them with education, practical tools and ongoing support, recognizing the critical role they play and the challenges they face.
Morgan is a Colorado native and mother. In her free time, she enjoys keeping up with her toddler, family walks with her French Bulldog, running, hiking and travel.
Locations
720.848.2080
720.848.2106Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry
- Gender
- Female
- Languages spoken
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English
- Education
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Medical Degree
Indiana University School of Medicine (2019)
Bachelor of Science
Creighton University (2014)
- Board Certification
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Certification Agency Specialty Year UCNS Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry 2024 ABPN Neurology 2023 - Clinical interest for patients
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- Neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body disease)
- Primary progressive aphasias and language disorders
- Mild cognitive impairment and early detection of dementia
- Neuropsychiatric symptoms of neurologic disease (apathy, depression, agitation, psychosis)
- Patient-centered dementia care and care planning
- Non-pharmacologic management of cognitive and behavioral symptoms
- Caregiver education, support and resilience
- Interdisciplinary and team-based care models in neurology
- Advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions
- Research interest for patients
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Morgan is interested in clinical research focused on improving quality of life for patients with neurodegenerative disease with particular sensitivity to how this may look differently among diverse ethno-racial groups and motivation to learn from these varying perspectives.
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