Blacks/African Americans are about two times more likely than white Americans to have Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
However, African Americans with cognitive impairment are less likely than whites to say that a doctor has told them they have a “memory-related disease”
If your loved one has memory problems, join us for the 8th Dr. Lemuel and Gloria Rogers African-American Health Symposium on March 7 at Mt. Olivet Church. Call 1-800-272-3900 to register.
High blood pressure—suspected risk factor for Alzheimer’s and other dementias— is more prevalent in the African-American community
Recently released results of a large-scale, long-term clinical trial provide the strongest evidence to date that intensive treatment of high blood pressure can significantly reduce the occurrence of mild cognitive impairment and dementia
Learn more about brain health and the prevention of dementia at the Dr. Lemuel and Gloria Rogers African-American Health Symposium on March 7. Free event, dinner provided. Call 1-800-272-3900 to register.
