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Register Now for the Alzheimer’s Association “Release the Silence” Conference

Register now (for free!) for the “Release the Silence” Conference, the third annual African American conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. “The Release the Silence conference is designed to help our community navigate the Alzheimer’s and dementia journey. It is geared towards caregivers, future caregivers, and healthcare professionals who are looking for resources and […]

Englewood Dementia Village Memory Café, March 19

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African Americans and Alzheimer’s Disease

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Did you know that African Americans are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared to non-Hispanic Whites? Get more up-to-date statistics and tips for lowering your dementia risk below. This fact sheet was developed by Dr. Karen Graham, Community Relations Manager at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center. ###

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Alzheimer’s Association Hosts 2nd Annual African American Conference, April 27

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Highlighting UChicago SHARE Network’s South Side Aging Resource Guide

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An Online Hub for Older Adult Resources on the South Side of Chicago Created by the University of Chicago Medicine’s SHARE Network (Supporting Healthy Aging Resources and Education), this guide contains a list of health resources available for seniors on Chicago’s South Side. The guide is available online and in print form. How to use

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Data shows racial disparities in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis between Black and white research study participants

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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 develop dementias than whites. The analysis of data on study participants from across NIA’s network of Alzheimer’s Disease Research

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Fostering Alzheimer’s Brain Donation Among African Americans

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Increasing African-American participation in medical research is challenging for a number of understandable and well-documented reasons. In part, many African Americans may mistrust medical research and the medical establishment based on past abuses, such as the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study. However, several NIA-supported Alzheimer’s Disease Center (ADC) researchers, in collaboration with members of their local African-American communities,

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Gene Variant Linked to Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s in African Americans

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A variant of a gene involved in cholesterol and lipid production is associated with significantly higher risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in African Americans than in non-Hispanic whites of European ancestry, a recent study found. Although preliminary, the findings suggest that the two racial groups may have different genetic risk profiles for the most common

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What do we know about diet and the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease?

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Many studies suggest that our diet may affect the aging brain’s ability to think and remember. These findings have led to research on general eating patterns and whether they might make a difference. One diet that shows promising evidence of health benefits is the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish,

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Now Available: Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s 2022 General Resource Guide for Seniors

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Created by social worker, Cháron Cannon, MSW, LSW, the RADC General Resource Guide is a valuable tool that aids in accessing common resources in the Chicagoland area for Illinois seniors and their families. This annually updated guide lists a full range of partnering organizations and offers information on where to go for assistance. Download your

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