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 to Article
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A
neuroscientist is a scientist who studies the structure and/or
function of one or more components of the nervous system,
including the brain
as well as the spinal cord and nerves.
