The Lived Experience of Individuals with Dementia and Care Partners in Latin America and How Researchers Can Build Stronger Partnerships to Improve Research

Researchers working on studies of dementia in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries encounter numerous challenges, in particular, access to financial resources due to limited funding and operational barriers which limit the possibility of recruiting a diverse cohort from the LAC. Addressing challenges to access research is important to ensure outcomes of research are applicable more broadly to individuals living in all countries. Engaging with individuals that have the lived experience of dementia and caregiving is key to addressing barriers to participation.