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    2020 Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders (GBHI)

    Early Screening for Dementia: Downstream Impacts on the Health System

    Walter Dawson, DPhil
    Oregon Health Sciences University
    Portland, OR - United States



    Dr. Walter Dawson’s project involves administering a simple digital cognitive function test to 100 Medicare enrollees aged 65 and above who receive medical treatment at an emergency department in Portland, Oregon. The researchers will also have the accompanying care partner or other family member complete a supplemental questionnaire. Dr. Dawson’s study will involve administering cognitive tests in an electronic format to the participants presenting to an emergency department in Portland. If successful, the study results may provide a platform for future research on the impact of undiagnosed Alzheimer’s and all other dementia on health outcomes and utilization of health services.

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