{"id":4142,"date":"2022-02-17T15:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T15:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=4142"},"modified":"2022-02-17T15:00:52","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T15:00:52","slug":"alzheimers-association-forum-to-address-health-disparities-outline-path-to-equity-in-the-black-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2022\/02\/17\/alzheimers-association-forum-to-address-health-disparities-outline-path-to-equity-in-the-black-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u2019s Association Forum to Address Health Disparities, Outline Path to Equity in the Black Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2014 Black History Month event brings together respected leaders to discuss strategies for engaging Black Americans in Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care initiatives \u2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"In honor of Black History Month, the Alzheimer\u2019s Association along with African American strategic partners will host a virtual forum \u201cAlzheimer\u2019s and Dementia Conversations: Listening to the Voices of the Black Community\u201d on February 23, at 1 p.m. CT. Partners participating in the program include National Council of Negro Women, The National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Chi Eta Phi Sorority and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The one-hour forum will feature robust dialogue on the historical and cultural perspectives facing Black Americans as it relates to Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care and the path toward a more equitable future.<\/p>\n

According to the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, older\u00a0Black\u00a0Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer\u2019s disease than White Americans. Black Americans are less likely to receive a diagnosis. Further, when they are diagnosed, it is typically in the later stages of the disease, when their medical needs are greater.<\/p>\n

\u201cOngoing conversations and discussions about health equity and health disparities allow diversity and inclusion to strengthen our innovative capacity,\u201d said Carl V. Hill, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, Alzheimer\u2019s Association. \u201cWhen we actively seek diverse perspectives, we unleash the full potential of our society, and that\u2019s what we at the Alzheimer\u2019s Association hope to accomplish with programs like this one.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Reducing health disparities and inequities in Alzheimer’s and dementia means that we begin to view healthcare as a right, not a privilege,\u201d said Karyne Jones, president and CEO, National Caucus and Center on Black Aging. \u201cWhen you have a healthy society, you have a productive society that thrives. Through these types of forums, we can work together to bridge the gaps that exist in this space.”<\/p>\n

At the Alzheimer’s Association, diversity and inclusion are vital to our mission. The Association leads\u00a0strategic initiatives<\/a>\u00a0to support diversity and a culture of inclusivity. These strategic initiatives also strengthen outreach to all populations, providing communities with resources and support to address the Alzheimer\u2019s crisis. By partnering with organizations<\/a> locally and nationally to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, the Association can broaden its reach in all communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlzheimer\u2019s and Dementia Conversations: Listening to the Voices of the Black Community\u201d program is free to attend. To register, visit\u00a0https:\/\/alz-org.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_Fhlh6y_cRfCmzdSRMzTvOA<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or call the Alzheimer\u2019s Association 24\/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900.<\/p>\n

The Alzheimer\u2019s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer\u2019s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer\u2019s and all other dementia \u2013 by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer\u2019s and all other dementia. Visit\u00a0alz.org<\/a>\u00a0or call (800) 272-3900.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u2014 Black History Month event brings together respected leaders to discuss strategies for engaging Black Americans in Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care initiatives \u2014 In honor of Black History Month, the Alzheimer\u2019s Association along with African American strategic partners will host a virtual forum \u201cAlzheimer\u2019s and Dementia Conversations: Listening to the Voices of the Black Community\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"wf_post_folders":[107],"class_list":["post-4142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4142"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4144,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4142\/revisions\/4144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4142"},{"taxonomy":"wf_post_folders","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wf_post_folders?post=4142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}