Alzheimer’s conference explores under-represented demographic

Alzheimer’s conference explores under-represented demographic
Alzheimer’s conference explores under-represented demographic

Alzheimer’s conference explores under-represented demographic

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The Alzheimer’s Association states that African-Americans are at a higher risk for getting the disease. But the research doesn’t always match the need in that demographic. A conference Thursday at Chicago State University aims to offer caregivers and researchers the tools for caring for all parts of the Alzheimer’s population. We talk with two specialists who are working to close the gap in care. Photo courtesy of Alzheimer’s Association