Alzheimer's and African Americans

At a Greenburgh Town Board meeting in Feb. 2023, Esther McCarthy presented the town with an interesting presentation: Alzheimer's and African Americans. According to the Alzheimer's Association, "Black  Americans are twice as likely as older Whites to have Alzheimer's or another dementia." Researchers haven't identified the cause. Higher rates of cardiovascular heart and blood vessels disease could play a role.

According to the Alzheimer's website half of African Americans say they have experienced discrimination while seeking care for a person with Alzheimer's.  Ms. McCarthy, a resident of Greenburgh, discusses some of the services offered by the Alzheimer's Association and some treatments, information that can slow down the progression of the disease. Sadly, there is no cure at this time.

The Alzheimer's Association has a 24/7 helpline: 800-272-3900.  Thank you Esther McCarthy for your important presentation at the Greenburgh Town Board meeting.