Race, culture may play role in Alzheimer's disease - USATODAY.com: Racial and cultural differences may impact how early people with dementia are diagnosed, the type of care they receive and how long they live— and they even impact the way families of Alzheimer's patients deal with grief when their loved one dies, according to several new studies.
Research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Monday suggests more culturally-tailored resources could benefit African Americans, Latinos and other minority groups.
'These results have significant implications for caregiver burden and community resources,' says Maria Carrillo, the Alzheimer's Association's Senior Director of Medical and Scientific Relations. 'Alzheimer's leads so many families through unfamiliar territory. The need for education, information, supportive services is paramount.'
