Data from the Alzheimer’s Association® 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the barriers communities of color face in getting an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and receiving care. Vickie Stephens is caring for her family and helping the African...
African American / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 25, 2020 · Last modified September 24, 2020
When her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Lavona Hamilton was lucky to have the support of her family, friends and community. With the help of the Alzheimer’s Association®, she found a caregiver support...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 19, 2015
Several of us women have banded together from the Rho Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to form team RDO BrainiAKAs. We are a committed team of upwards of 30 excited...
