Alzheimer’s Association shares the impact of dementia within Black communities
The Alzheimer’s Association is spreading awareness to dementia within Black communities during Black History Month.Black ...
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Study: Black Americans' perceptions of Alzheimer's disease, a healthy brain and strategies for brain health promotion
"Black Americans' perceptions of Alzheimer's disease, a healthy brain ... the media has put in front of them as this is what the African American community should look like.
The hidden factors putting African Americans at higher risk for dementia
Discover the surprising lifestyle and environmental elements contributing to increased dementia prevalence among Black individuals.
Rochester African American community forum on Alzheimer's
As part of the Black History outreach, staff from the Rochester and Finger Lakes region chapter met Friday for a community ...
Conference brings dementia to the forefront
Professionals, families, those living with dementia and those interested in learning more about it will convene on Saturday, March 19, for the annual Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference, to ...
Alzheimer's disease, dementias chronically undiagnosed yet early detection rarely used
Despite the potential benefits of early detection and increasing treatment options for Alzheimer's disease and related ...
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New study reveals a 42% dementia risk for Americans more than 55 years old
Larger risks were noted in the study among women and African Americans. Stefanie Wardlow, a program specialist with the Alzheimer’s Association told First Coast News there are lifestyle changes ...