Date

5-2025

Document Type

Capstone Project (Open Access)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Department

Health, Human Services and Public Policy

Abstract

The rates of Alzheimer’s disease in Monterey County are increasing. The Healthy Aging program from the Monterey County Health Department strives to promote the well-being and health of older adults and caregivers in Monterey County by offering education on brain health, support in adopting healthy lifestyles, and connecting to community services. Memory Matters is an example of a training or educational intervention. The purpose of Memory Matters is to bridge the gap of insufficient access to early detection of dementia by bringing awareness to brain health, and facilitating the conversation of cognitive exams with older adults, their caregivers, and their primary care providers. The implementation method consisted of gaining approval, developing and delivering a training curriculum, connecting with senior sites for location use, conducting the screenings, and interviewing participants. The final result was 25 seniors screened with 4 seniors showing signs of memory change. Of the 4 with signs of memory change, 2 were connected to a physician. It is suggested that the screening implementation continue beyond the Healthy Aging presentations.

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