ADVANCING EARLY DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS - INSIGHTS FROM COMMUNITY-BASED STUDIES IN KOREAN AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS

Sep 28, 2026

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Rapid growth of the aging population leaves persistent disparities in dementia diagnosis and care, especially among limited-English-proficiency (LEP) Korean Americans. Early detection supports better quality of life, lowers healthcare costs, and improves access to disease-modifying therapies. Yet low dementia literacy and language barriers delay diagnosis and treatment, increasing inequities. This symposium reports insights from MASK-MD and PLAN, addressing recruitment, retention, digital literacy, social isolation, and outcomes for linkage to formal evaluation and care planning.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Reading Time3 min

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Symposium Overview

Goals and Rationale for Early Diagnosis in LEP Populations

Community-Based Studies: MASK-MD and PLAN

Recruitment/Retention Barriers and Facilitators

Digital Literacy, Social Isolation, and Study Outcomes

FAQs

Why does dementia diagnosis and care remain unequal for Korean Americans?

Disparities persist particularly for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), where limited dementia literacy and language barriers can delay diagnosis and treatment.

What community-based studies are discussed in the symposium?

The symposium presents insights from MASK-MD (a memory and aging study using ethnic church-based cognitive assessment) and PLAN (a multi-site community-based randomized controlled trial focused on dementia literacy and navigation).

What outcomes does PLAN emphasize regarding dementia care?

PLAN’s analyses focus on the effectiveness of promoting linkage to medical services for formal dementia evaluation and care planning.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Levi