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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Family Health Centers of Southern Indiana will improve early Alzheimer's detection in vulnerable populations through community outreach and primary care screenings. This initiative aims to increase brain health awareness and intervention for those facing social determinants of health barriers.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Gerontology
- Neurology
Background
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) serve high-risk populations facing significant social determinants of health (SDOH).
- SDOH such as poverty, food insecurity, and language barriers elevate the risk of early-onset cognitive impairment.
- Limited insurance coverage restricts access to traditional cognitive screening services for 70% of patients.
Purpose Of The Study
- To increase early detection and intervention of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in underserved populations.
- To implement standardized cognitive screening and referral pathways within primary care and community settings.
- To address disparities in brain health by reaching uninsured, undocumented, and non-English speaking individuals.
Main Methods
- Implementing community outreach to safety net agencies to promote brain health awareness and establish referral resources.
- Integrating standardized Mini-Cog cognitive screening into primary care visits for patients aged 50 and older.
- Conducting screenings through clinical visits and community outreach events targeting high-risk demographics.
Main Results
- Aiming to screen over 85% of the patient population aged 50 and above.
- Focusing efforts on reaching vulnerable groups, including uninsured and non-English speaking individuals.
- Leveraging FQHC billing structures to ensure comprehensive screening services irrespective of insurance status for program sustainability.
Conclusions
- The fellowship program enhances early detection (age 50+) and intervention for cognitive decline in vulnerable populations.
- FQHCs are uniquely positioned as safety-net providers to implement early screening in at-risk demographics.
- A dual approach of clinical integration and community outreach ensures broad program reach and long-term sustainability.
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