Identification Of Dementia In Medicare Claims Compared To Rigorous Clinical Assessments In African Americans.

Francine GrodsteinBryan D JamesYi ChenAna W CapuanoMelinda C PowerDavid A BennettJulie P W BynumLisa L Barnes

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2023)

Among African Americans, preliminary data indicate the healthcare system most rapidly identifies dementia in older individuals, with worse cognitive and physical health. The healthcare system may miss opportunities for early support of African Americans with dementia, and caregivers.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
cognitive impairment
physical activity
mental health
healthcare
public health
palliative care
electronic health record
genome wide
middle aged
machine learning
dna methylation
community dwelling
data analysis