ADAPTING THE “FAITH MOVES MOUNTAINS” APPROACH TO INCREASE DEMENTIA TREATMENT IN A RURAL COHORT

Sep 29, 2026

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Rurality elevates risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) as demographic change expands rural, small-town populations with more older adults and greater racial and ethnic diversity. A community-based participatory research study tested whether a faith-based, resident-led approach increases ADRD knowledge and screening, and whether age, female gender, lower education, and years lived rural predict referrals, new dementia diagnoses, and treatment. Trained local faith members delivered surveys, brief memory assessments, brain-health strategies, and follow-up, with virtual outreach during the pandemic and repeated measures after one year.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Abstract

Study aims and hypotheses

Intervention and community implementation

Measures and follow-up

FAQs

What does the study evaluate about the faith-based approach?

The study tests whether a faith-based, resident-led approach increases ADRD knowledge and screening in a rural cohort.

How is the community-based participatory model implemented?

Local faith community members are trained as research assistants to recruit participants, administer surveys, conduct brief memory assessments, teach brain health strategies, and perform resident follow-up.

Which factors are examined as predictors of referrals and treatment outcomes?

The study examines older age, female gender, lower educational levels, and more years lived rural as predictors of referral counts, new dementia diagnoses, and treatment.

Sep 29, 2026

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