TUCSON — In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Banner Alzheimer's Institute in Tucson will host a free community senior health fair focused on brain health and Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way.
Dr. Steven Rapcsak, a neurologist from Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, will discuss factors that may contribute to the higher incidence of Alzheimer's in Hispanics and ways to reduce that risk. The event will include health education and wellness resources and services available in the community.
Research from the National Council on Aging shows that Latinos may be 50 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s, but they are less likely to pursue treatment for the disease, resulting in poor health outcomes.
“With the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease on the rise, we are committed to continue our efforts to end Alzheimer’s disease through early detection, state-of-the-art treatment, and research. We welcome the community to join us on Sept. 17 and take advantage of this event and learn about health resources available in our community,” Dr. Rapcsak said.
At least 1 in 10 Hispanics 65 or older have Alzheimer's or another dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Yet Latinos make up only 2% of participants in clinical trials on Alzheimer's and related dementias, according to the National Institutes of Health.
The good news is that there is help through events like the senior health fair, which will help the community gain knowledge and learn how to take an active role in brain health and overall wellbeing.
To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/mwkwt5.
Since its inception in 2006, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute has sought to find effective Alzheimer’s disease prevention therapies without losing another generation, establish a new model of dementia care for patients and family caregivers, and forge new models of collaboration in biomedical research. It has made groundbreaking contributions to the unusually early detection, tracking, diagnosis and study of Alzheimer’s, and aims to find an effective prevention therapy by 2025. It includes the pioneering Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative, an extensive profile of research studies and clinical trials, comprehensive clinical, family and community service programs, a leading brain imaging research program, and strategic partnerships with public and private research organizations around the world. Learn more at www.bannerhealth.com/Alzheimers.
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