Hispanic Americans and Alzheimer's
09/27/24 at 03:00 AM
Hispanic Americans and Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association; Resources; ongoing webpage, retrieved from the internet 9/25/24
Approximately 13% of Hispanics who are 65 or older have Alzheimer's or another dementia. Learn what the Alzheimer's Association is doing to address health disparities and provide support for Hispanic community members living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Quick Facts: ...
- While Hispanics are 1.5 times more likely to have dementia, more research is needed to understand why.
- One-third of Hispanic Americans (33%) report that they have experienced discrimination when seeking health care.
- Almost 9 out of 10 Hispanics (85%) say it is important for Alzheimer’s and dementia care providers to understand their ethnic or racial background and experiences.
- Almost 6 in 10 (57%) believe that a significant loss of memory or cognitive abilities is a normal part of aging.
Editor's note: Use this information to honor the National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sep 15 - Oct 15.