Medicare Agent News: Minorities and Women at Greater Risk for Alzheimer's; Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain Messaging; Dementia Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disability; Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Minorities and Women at Greater Risk for Alzheimer's; Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain Messaging; Dementia Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disability; Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute

Minorities and Women Are at Greater Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

In less than 40 years, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) cases are expected to increase to an estimated 14 million people, affecting minority populations the most. Alzheimer's diseases cases among Hispanics will increase by seven times today's estimates; cases among African Americans will increase by four times. Women are nearly twice more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease because they live longer.

Read more about how older adults, especially women, Hispanic and African Americans experiencing worsening memory loss or frequent confusion should discuss their concerns with a health care provider.

Older adult Hispanic woman with family

Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain Editable Messaging

Regular physical activity and managing certain cardiovascular risk factors can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Series calls on public health to educate the public about steps to reduce risk of cognitive decline. The new editable templates provide general audiences with information about ways to work with their health care providers and on their own to protect cognitive and heart health.

Read more about how managing physical and brain health and other healthy behaviors may reduce the risk for cognitive decline.

Also, make sure to check out our podcast, Healthy Body, Healthy Brain.

Webinar: Developing Community Dementia Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disability

February 8, 2022, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM (CT)

Webinar: Developing Community Dementia Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disability

February 8, 2022, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM (CT)

Community housing for adults with intellectual disability (ID) and dementia is becoming more prevalent. This webinar will highlight the Wichita Project, a longitudinal study of several group homes for adults with ID and dementia. The study’s findings can help facilitate long-term planning for similar group homes and community supports so adults with ID can receive dementia-capable care in a community-based specialized setting.

Older adult woman with Down syndrome

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.