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Presenter says mobile memory clinic will offer Alzheimer’s biomarker testing in Polk County
Summary
A presenter described a new mobile memory and wellness clinic that will collect biomarkers linked to Alzheimer’s, provide cognitive tests and caregiver support, target underserved Polk County neighborhoods, and be used for immunizations when not providing memory care.
"The mobile memory and wellness clinic is the first of its kind in the state," the Presenter said, describing a vehicle that will collect biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia and provide cognitive testing and caregiver support.
The Presenter said the clinic will offer a blood-based biomarker test intended to indicate whether someone is likely to develop Alzheimer’s or dementia, along with cognitive screening and resources for caregivers. The presentation emphasized that many people do not recognize dementia as something that can be tested for and identified transportation costs and stigma as barriers to care.
The Presenter recommended partnering with Broadlawns to deliver services and said the unit is intended to reach underserved residents who otherwise would be hard to identify or access. The speaker added that when the vehicle is not used for memory care it will be used for immunizations and other Broadlawns community services, framing the work as aligned with Broadlawns’ and Polk County’s missions to provide health care to underserved people.
No formal vote or other official action was announced during the presentation.
