A survey conducted for Alzheimer’s Foundation of America found some troubling differences in the way different races deal with Alzheimer’s disease:

According to the survey released today, African-American and Hispanic caregivers surveyed were significantly more likely (37% versus 33%) than caregivers of other races (23%) to believe that Alzheimer’s disease is a normal part of the aging process.

Compounding the problem, African-American (70%) and Hispanic (67%) caregivers were also significantly more likely to dismiss the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as old age than other respondents of other races (53%).

I was happy to hear that additional efforts are being made to reach these caregivers to educate them about Alzheimer’s. Although finding a cure for Alzheimer’s is incredibly important, a cure will not help people who aren’t diagnosed correctly.

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Posted by on 03.15.2007 • Alzheimers Health News