Abstract
Alzheimer’s remains an untreated and fatal brain disease affecting up to one-third of Latinos over 80, with critical implications for victims, scientists, medical and assistive services, and social networks. The presentation discusses differential patterns of cognitive decline of older adults in the presence or absence of AD, and implications for successful primary prevention, risk reduction, and earlier detection and management of Latinos with AD. The presentation concludes with an overview of the impact of AD on caregivers, family support systems, financial resources, and identification of actions required to cure AD in Latino populations.
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Presentation Type
Presentation in a Themed Panel
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KEYWORDS
Latinos, Alzheimer’s, Brain Health, Dementia Management, Caregiving Assistance, Risk Reduction
