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Background: Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are known to have declines in cognition greater than that expected for an individual's age and education level but does not significantly interfere with daily functioning. Memory impairments during the early stages of MCI may predict conversion to Alzheimer's disease (AD). This impairment can be especially prominent in associative memory - the ability to learn and remember the relationship between two unrelated items.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Dementia may not be imminent for most young adults, however, lifestyle choices in early and midlife can play a significant role in dementia risk. Improving knowledge around modifiable factors and encouraging protective behaviours across the lifespan provides one important approach to lowering dementia incidence. This study aimed to test whether a short educational video, developed specifically for young adults, could improve knowledge of dementia risk factors and shift perceptions around when behaviour change may be relevant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice Project (DNP) was to explore community stakeholders' perspectives on a newly developed Dementia Awareness Educational Video (DAEV) within a culturally diverse community. Dementia is a global public health concern, with far-reaching implications affecting millions of individuals, families, and communities. Raising awareness and delivering effective education is paramount, especially within culturally diverse communities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) place substantial burdens on care partners. The need to better support ADRD care partners through policy actions is high, specifically to enhance existing services and reduce inequities experienced by historically underserved communities.
Method: Between July and September 2023, a modified Delphi process was employed to determine policy and program priorities for supporting Oregon-based care partners.
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December 2024
University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Background: Reducing dementia risk factors at mid-life by 10-25% can prevent an estimated 1-3 million dementia cases worldwide. However, implementation of dementia risk reduction (DRR) is limited, particularly in underserved communities. Barriers include lack of awareness and access to appropriate services.
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