Authors: Bruna Luísa de Souza Pereira, Logan Andrade dos Santos, Sabrina Martins Barroso & Marcela Mansur-Alves
This review looked at studies where community health workers (CHWs) helped prevent dementia in older adults. Out of over 4,000 articles, 35 met the criteria. Most focused on managing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity, which can increase dementia risk. Only one study addressed cognitive stimulation directly. The review found that CHWs can help prevent dementia, especially in low-income areas, but their work mainly targets physical health rather than brain health. More training and research are needed to help CHWs support cognitive health and include community context in their work.
Link: Community Health Worker–Led Interventions Targeting Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Resource Topic: CHW Role, Dementia
Resource Type: Review
Year: 2025
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes