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Internal Facilitation by Health Assistants for the “WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care” in Rural Uganda: A Formative Evaluation

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This study explored how lay health workers, supported by health assistants, can improve dementia care in rural Uganda using the World Health Organization dementia toolkit. Interviews with healthcare workers showed strong support for this approach, citing existing community structures as an advantage. However, challenges like limited dementia knowledge and resources were noted. … [Read more...] about Internal Facilitation by Health Assistants for the “WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care” in Rural Uganda: A Formative Evaluation

An evaluation of a community dementia screening program in rural Kenya: DEM-SKY

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This study evaluated the DEM-SKY dementia screening program in rural Kenya, which was supported by community health workers. The program reached 3,546 older adults over six months and was well received. Participants who tested positive for dementia were much more likely to seek help from a doctor. Feedback showed that while the program was appreciated, there is room for … [Read more...] about An evaluation of a community dementia screening program in rural Kenya: DEM-SKY

Enhancing And Sustaining The Memory Care Navigator Model In Hawaii

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Hawaii’s memory care navigator model helps local families by connecting them with dementia resources and support. Community Health Workers were trained to provide personalized, culturally appropriate care and use a digital platform to track assessments and care plans. The program is part of Hawaii’s workforce development, with training materials available online for ongoing … [Read more...] about Enhancing And Sustaining The Memory Care Navigator Model In Hawaii

Evaluation Of An Alzheimer’s Disease Training For Latinx Community Health Workers

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This study assessed how a culturally tailored Alzheimer's disease (AD) training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) improved their knowledge about AD and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRC) among Hispanic/Latinx communities. After the training, CHWs showed a significant increase in knowledge about AD, its symptoms, prevention, and local ADRCs. The findings suggest that … [Read more...] about Evaluation Of An Alzheimer’s Disease Training For Latinx Community Health Workers

Community health workers supporting diverse family caregivers of persons with dementia: Preliminary qualitative results from a randomized home-based study

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This study evaluated a 12-week home-visit program led by bilingual community health workers (CHWs) to support culturally diverse caregivers of people with dementia. Exit interviews with 57 caregivers revealed that the program improved caregiving confidence, self-care, communication with their loved ones, and access to community resources. Caregivers valued the cultural and … [Read more...] about Community health workers supporting diverse family caregivers of persons with dementia: Preliminary qualitative results from a randomized home-based study