Geriatric-focused education for community health workers: a dementia training that effectively provides knowledge and skills to address dementia within the scope of practice of this public health workforce

As CHWs are tasked with alleviating the public health crisis of dementia, they necessitate geriatric-focused education that is evidence based, workforce-appropriate, and adaptable to diverse communities. Designed specifically for CHWs as a peer-implemented train-the-trainer model, this innovative training contributes to both workforce development and health equity. CHWs who apply or pass on their knowledge can make positive impacts on their communities' healthy aging.