According to the National Institute on Aging website, through research participation, African Americans are less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias than White participants. The website also shared African Americans are twice likely to develop dementias than Whites.
The Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter along with the Diane E. Watson Center for Compassionate Intervention, hosted an informative, crucial, impactful and eye opening conversation about Alzheimer’s Disease: “A Community Conversation on Public Health, Population Health & Public Policy” on Saturday, November 11, at the People’s International Church of Christ in Los Angeles.
Constance Guthrie is not yet dead, but her daughter has begun to plan her funeral.
In the context of increased social unrest in recent years, addressing the impact of hate-motivated behavior on African American health is critical, physicians and community leaders shared at the 13th annual virtual Black Physicians Forum.
On Sunday, January 29, Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC), hosted a brain wellness event in response to the outsized impact of dementia and a form of the disease, Alzheimer’s, on the African American community.
Researchers discussed the progress made in Alzheimer’s treatment along with the impact of COVID-19 on research.
She was a trailblazer in and throughout multiple lanes leaving a lasting legacy.
There’s no better time to embrace soccer than right now as the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team just won its fourth World Cup title on Sunday, celebrated by a ticker tape parade today in New York City. Soccer is a not only a favorite sport and pastime for people all over the world but it’s great for brain health for all ages, according to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA).
There is no cure for AD, but experts agree that earlier diagnosis provides greater treatment and planning options
For movies opening October 19, 2018.
Defense attorneys renewed efforts Monday to keep former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca free on bond while he appeals his conviction on charges of obstruction of justice and making false statements.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease, recently introduced the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act and the Alzheimer’s Research Semipostal Stamp Act in recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.
Jul. 8 Come out for a “Quintessential Jazz Evening” – a fundraiser to make “Harry’s House at the Golden Inn & Village”- a home for alzheimer’s and assisted living, a reality in 2018! The Rona Barrett Foundation Invites the community to this Special Benefit Concert with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra & special guest artist Paula Cole at The Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, Saturday, July 8, 2017 @ 7PM; 5:00 PM – Pre-Concert VIP Reception with “Grazing Feast” and open bar courtesy of L.A. Fond Winery. Call The Rona Barrett Foundation for VIP Tickets at (805) 688-8887 or visit