Ethnic Disparities of Alzheimer's and Dementia

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Ethnic Disparities in Dementia Risk By Esther Heerema, MSW As we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, let's remember that there are still many inequalities that exist. Those inequalities are especially significant when it comes to healthcare issues. READ NOW Why Is the Dementia Rate So High for African Americans?   When compared to non-Latino whites, African Americans face double or even triple the risk of developing dementia. READ NOW Caregiving and the High Rates of Alzheimer's for Latinos   Latinos are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, with research placing that risk at one and a half times to more than twice that of non-Latino whites. READ NOW This Blood Type Increases Your Chance of Developing Dementia   A team of researchers studied more than 30,000 people over the course of a 3 1/2 year period. Here's what they found about blood type and dementia risk. READ NOW The Importance of Blood Pressure for Your Memory   Does high or low blood pressure really make a difference, or is this one of those issues that just generally improves your health but hasn't actually been connected to the risk of dementia? READ NOW READ THESE NEXT Help Your Brain by Taking Good Care of Your Heart 10 Causes of Reversible Dementia Symptoms Does Vascular Dementia Have Stages? How Does It Progress? Common Causes of Falls in Dementia Is It Possible to Catch Alzheimer's Disease? A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.