Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Knowing Alzheimer’s Disease

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Black Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's than white Americans, but few of us participate in clinical trials. This former caregiver is hoping that changes.

After Her Mother's Death, She's Advocating for More Black Alzheimer's Patients to Join Clinical Trials

Loretta Woodward Veney's mother was 77-years-old when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. In the early stages, she would misplace items. By the time the disease reached its peak, her mother had forgotten that she was a parent and could no longer remember how to sit.

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