Latinos & Alzheimer’s Symposium

About the Symposium

Now in its second year, this virtual conference provided an overview of the current needs, Alzheimer’s research findings, and practice knowledge that informs the care of Latino and Hispanic individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their families. It also provided a platform for the development of collaborations and support among health care professionals, early career researchers and trainees.

Addressing the Disparities in Dementia Risk, Early Detection and Care

Statistics suggest that the incidence of dementia is greater in Latinos and Hispanics compared to Whites. The prevention, diagnosis, and care provided to individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias are greatly influenced by socioeconomic and cultural factors.

Through abstract and presentation topics that spanned from biomarkers to dementia care, symposium attendees achieved the following learning objectives:

• Describe the impact of cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic factors in Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Discuss and adopt strategies to improve recruitment and retention of Latinos and Hispanics in Alzheimer’s and related dementia research.
• Consider the challenges and opportunities associated with the assessment of cognitive impairment in Latinos and Hispanics.
• Identify strategies to improve early detection, diagnosis and prognosis of Alzheimer’s and related dementias in Latinos and Hispanics.
• Discuss recent research on risk factors and biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and related dementias in Latinos and Hispanics.
• Describe strategies to provide care and support the health of Latinos and Hispanics living Alzheimer's and related dementias and their caregivers.
• Establish and leverage national and international collaborations to advance Alzheimer’s and related dementias research in Latinos and Hispanics.

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Present Your Discoveries

Early career researchers had the opportunity to demonstrate their research to leaders and peers in the field through an oral or poster presentation. Top-ranked abstracts were selected for oral presentations during the following sessions:

• Latinos, AD and Dementia — Cultural, Linguistic and Socioeconomic Factors
• Assessment of Cognitive Impairment in Latinos — Challenges and Opportunities
• Strategies for Care and Support

Abstract submission is now closed.

Contact

General questions: LatinosSymposium@alz.org
Media questions: media@alz.org