Examining Neighborhood Disadvantage, Brain Healthcare Access, and Neuropsychological Disparities in Underserved Older Adults | Synapse
April 1, 2026
Examining Neighborhood Disadvantage, Brain Healthcare Access, and Neuropsychological Disparities in Underserved Older Adults
Key Points
Examine the relationship between neighborhood disadvantage, brain healthcare access, and neuropsychological disparities in older adults.
Analyzed community health data and access to brain healthcare services
Conducted surveys on cognitive health in underserved neighborhoods
Identified barriers to equitable care access
Highlighted significant disparities in neuropsychological health across different neighborhoods
Identified a lack of access to culturally responsive brain healthcare
Recommended community-based initiatives for improving cognitive resilience
Abstract
Findings highlight the need for targeted outreach, culturally responsive care, and community-based brain health initiatives to foster cognitive resilience and equitable care access.