For underserved patients, Alzheimer’s care requires balance, respect, and cultural sensitivity

For underserved patients, Alzheimer’s care requires balance, respect, and cultural sensitivity
Pittsburgh News
December 20, 2023
Dr. Jennifer Hagerty Lingler
Dementia syndromes like Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are challenging conditions, but even more so for people who live in underserved communities with little or no health resources or support. That includes help handling ethical questions that impact decisions about AD disclosure, safety, treatment, and end-of-life care. ... When marginalized people participate in AD research specifically, ethical questions arise about consent as the disease progresses and the participant loses their ability to make decisions.