Brian Carpenter|Sarah M. Zoller|Steve Balsis|Poorni G. Otilingam|Margaret Gatz
Demographic and Contextual Factors Related to Knowledge About Alzheimer’s Disease
Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis|University of Southern California|University of Southern California
accurate knowledge alzheimers disease ad essential address public health impact dementia study examined ad knowledge 794 people completed alzheimers disease knowledge scale questions background experience ad whereas overall knowledge fair significant variability across groups knowledge highest among professionals working dementia field lower dementia caregivers older adults lowest senior center staff undergraduate students across groups respondents knew assessment treatment management ad knew least risk factors prevention greater knowledge associated working dementia field family members ad attending related class support group exposure dementiarelated information multiple sources understanding gaps dementia knowledge exist guide education initiatives increase disease awareness improve supportive services