Black participants in Alzheimer’s disease research studies were 35% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias than white participants, despite national statistics that indicate that Black Americans are overall about twice as likely to have dementia as whites. The research team, led by the NIA Intramural Research Program, tracked 15 years of […]
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Keretha lost her mother to dementia. As she says, “Alzheimer’s doesn’t just impact a person, but the entire family.” Now, Keretha volunteers for Alzheimer’s research and hopes to set an example for increased participation by African Americans, who have a higher risk for developing dementia. Watch Keretha’s story and learn more about participating in Alzheimer’s and dementia
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