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Geriatric-focused education for community health workers: a dementia training that effectively provides knowledge and skills to address dementia within the scope of practice of this public health workforce

October 17, 2025 By

Authors: Kerstin M. Reinschmidt, Zahra A. Alhay, Keith L. Kleszynski, Lee A. Jennings

This study describes a dementia training program created to help Community Health Workers (CHWs) better support individuals and families affected by dementia. The program used a train-the-trainer model with practical, evidence-based lessons. From 2020 to 2024, 15 sessions trained 307 CHWs. Results showed clear improvements in knowledge and confidence, and participants found the training useful for their work. While many applied what they learned, few had started teaching others. The program shows that targeted CHW training can strengthen dementia care and promote healthy aging in communities.

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Resource Topic: CHW training, Dementia

Resource Type: Evaluation

Year: 2025

Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)

Country: United States of America

Publisher May Restrict Access: No

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