Alzheimer’s disease awareness among Latinos needs a boost

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Alzheimer’s disease isn’t always easy to recognize because early symptoms can be mistaken for normal aging. This is particularly true in the Latino community where awareness and resources may be in short supply.

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Alzheimer’s an unfamiliar foe for Latinos

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Budding programs combat disease that often elicits shame, indifference Alzheimer’s disease is widely misunderstood in Latino communities, where there is little culturally appropriate information and a dearth of resources for caregivers. A new program hopes to change that.

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Latino friends join Alzheimer’s study, tackle ‘cultural’ issue (USA Today)

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Researchers have a unique opportunity to better understand how cultural factors influence aging and Alzheimer’s in the Latino community.

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For Latinos, Alzheimer’s is ‘a very cultural issue’ (USA Today)

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Researchers have a unique opportunity to better understand how cultural factors influence aging and Alzheimer’s in the Latino community.

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