Dementia and mild cognitive impairment screening in an emergency homeless shelter.

Heather M RossPrimrose DzengaMartha MyersAlisa SquiresStephanie DuncanJamilyn CaradinePhillip ScharfDiana M Bowman

Published in: Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association (2024)

Older adults experiencing homelessness may have a high likelihood of dementia or MCI. Routine MoCA screening in older adults experiencing homelessness is feasible and can help to identify services needed to successfully exit homelessness.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
mental illness
cognitive decline
mental health
physical activity
healthcare
public health
emergency department
primary care
clinical practice