Memory screening in the community: Facilitating earlier dementia diagnosis and care-Preliminary data.

Background: This program evaluation was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a community memory screening initiative across 25 Aging and Disability Resource Centers, spanning 39 counties and 5 tribal communities in the state of Wisconsin.

Methods: We evaluated the screened individuals' characteristics and reasons for screening, the screen results and topics addressed during screening, the rate of sending positive screens to primary care providers, and the incidence of subsequent dementia diagnosis as well as health behavior changes.

Results: Program evaluation results showed 791 completed surveys from individuals, indicating the program's accessibility and potential to reach populations in both urban and rural counties across Wisconsin.