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Why African Americans Have a Greater Risk for Dementia and What We Can Do About It (Ep #037)
Dementia is one of the most important, but often overlooked, health care issues related to older African Americans.
In fact, research shows that African Americans are two to three times more likely to develop a dementia disorder (compared to European Americans) and at the same time are less likely to be diagnosed early in the disease process and provided with adequate treatment.
The burning question is "WHY?!!".
Luckily there are experts, like Dr. Vonetta Dotson, Neuro-Psychologist, who can help us understand why this is happening and what we can do about it.
In this week's interview, Dr. Dotson shares biological, genetic, and social factors that increase the risk for dementia. She also shares what you can do to ensure that your loved ones are getting the best, most comprehensive health care. AND, she shares tips for keeping your own brain healthy!
So, take some time to watch it now!
Here’s a sneak peek at what...
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