Medicare Agent News: Equity Barriers in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care; African American Adult Caregiving and SCD Infographics; Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute Institute

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Equity Barriers in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care; African American Adult Caregiving and SCD Infographics; Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute Institute

Equity Barriers in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care

A survey by the Alzheimer's Association revealed that people of color face discrimination in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia health care. Over 40% of Black caregivers, for example, say they face discrimination when navigating health care settings for their care recipients.

Read our web feature to learn about efforts to address and bridge racial and ethnic barriers in Alzheimer's and dementia health care.

Older adult Hispanic woman with family

African American Adult Caregiving and SCD Infographics

View and download the infographics for more information about African American caregivers and African Americans experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD).

Alzheimer’s Association® Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute

Now accepting applications for the exclusive Alzheimer’s Association® Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute (AA-ISRI). Applications are due March 11, 2022.

Twenty-four applicants will be selected for this immersive, no-cost opportunity for early career researchers in psychosocial care and public health to launch a career in dementia science and accelerate breakthroughs in the field. From August 15-19, 2022, in Chicago, IL, experts will offer diverse perspectives on groundbreaking research through group sessions and individual mentoring.