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Mayra y su vestido (Mayra and her Dress), Guanajuato, México, 2021, digital photograph

Mayra y su vestido (Mayra and her Dress), Guanajuato, México, 2021, digital photograph

Martha Gabriela Driessen

Mayra y su vestido (Mayra and her Dress), Guanajuato, México, 2021, digital photograph

Mayra y su vestido (Mayra and her Dress), Guanajuato, México, 2021, digital photograph

Martha Gabriela Driessen

This Día de los Muertos, keep in mind those with Alzheimer’s and dementia

Research shows a combination of socioeconomic status and access to care mean Hispanic and Latinos are more likely to develop the diseases.

Mayra y su vestido (Mayra and her Dress), Guanajuato, México, 2021, digital photograph

Martha Gabriela Driessen

   

Reset learns more about why Hispanics and Latinos are more at risk. We also talk about the altar at the National Museum of Mexican Art’s Día de Muertos exhibit commemorating those lost to the diseases.

GUESTS: Cesareo Moreno, chief curator, National Museum of Mexican Art

Amelia Garza, manager of diversity and inclusion, Alzheimer’s Association

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