The Color of Risk
African-Americans are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s
disease than whites. A new national program targets this
dangerous disparity with community-based health education.
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Caring
for Culture
Hispanics in Milwaukee are improving services for elders
with Alzheimer's disease by customizing care to cultural
attitudes toward dementia and medicine.
Minority
Report
Jennifer Manly’s research ensures that African-Americans
and other racial and ethnic minorities are tested for
dementia on a level playing field. Go
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One of the best ways to learn what
scientists know about human memory is to get involved as a volunteer
research subject. Scientists who study memory are always looking
for new participants. This includes people with specific kinds
of memory impairments as well as people whose memory is "normal"
for their age group.
