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Donate NowAlzheimer's Association Partners with National Hispanic Medical Association to Increase Alzheimer's Awareness in Latino Communities
The Alzheimer’s Association and the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) are partnering to increase concern and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and all
Hispanics are disproportionately impacted by Alzheimer’s; they are 1.5 times more likely to develop dementia than their White counterparts. Furthermore, nearly 40% of Hispanic Americans believe their race makes it harder for them to get excellent care for Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, according to the recently published Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Facts & Figures special report. Discrimination, lack of diversity among health care professionals and mistrust in medical research are among the barriers to high quality care that Hispanics face, according to the report.
“The Alzheimer’s Association is excited to work with the NHMA to increase education, awareness and to decrease stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementia among Hispanics and Latinos through our wide-reaching networks,” said Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., MPH, Alzheimer’s Association chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. “We hope this partnership will help identify and eliminate health barriers that exist in Hispanic and Latino communities.”
Various awareness-raising initiatives will be created through this partnership, including:
- Alzheimer’s and dementia education program, offered in English and Spanish, that will be delivered to the NHMA network, offered virtually.
- Community engagement to NHMA members.
- Active participation in key leadership events, including the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, the Latinos and Alzheimer’s Symposium, and the National Hispanic Health Conference.
- Collaboration on the Alzheimer’s Association’s New IDEAS Study clinical trial, including supporting the recruitment of 2,000 Hispanics/Latinos participants.
About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. For more information, visit www.alz.org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
About the National Hispanic Medical Association
Established in 1994 in Washington, DC, the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) is a non-profit association representing the interests of 50,000 licensed Hispanic physicians in the United States. The mission of the organization is to empower Hispanic physicians to lead efforts to improve the health of Hispanic and other underserved populations in collaboration with Hispanic state medical societies, residents, medical students, and other public and private sector partners. Visit nhmamd.org to learn more.