Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in rural medicare populations: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rural populations in the U.S. face a disproportionate burden of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), characterized by delayed diagnosis, limited access to care, and high mortality. Medicare data, given their extensive coverage of older adults and ability to capture longitudinal care trajectories, are a critical resource for understanding these disparities. However, no previous review has systematically synthesized evidence specific to rural Medicare beneficiaries with ADRD. This scoping review maps the existing evidence and highlights critical areas where further rural ADRD research is needed.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search on PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science from January 1, 2000 to March 5, 2025. Peer-reviewed studies wer

SUBMITTER: Kianfar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12918024 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature