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Why Do Racial Disparities Exist in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care?

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias affect millions of people worldwide, but research has consistently shown that not all communities are impacted equally. In the United States and globally, racial and ethnic minorities often face higher rates of dementia and receive lower quality care compared to white populations. Understanding the root causes of these disparities is… Read More »

Most Older Adults Don’t Know You Can Test for Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is often viewed as something that can only be diagnosed once symptoms become severe. Many older adults and their families assume that memory loss is just a normal part of aging and that there is no reliable way to test for Alzheimer’s until it is too late. The truth is very different. Today,… Read More »