Dementia On The Rise In Blacks and Hispanics

I don’t know about you but this rise in dementia is very concerning. As a doctor who cares for this, this is very alarming. Recent high profile cases are bringing more attention to this disease. Many want to know why do Blacks have a much higher rate of this disease. Some believe it is related to our high risk of vascular disease,  socio-economics and genetic reasons.  It is predicted that over the next 30 years the numbers will be even more impressive.

As someone who cares for this population of people, it should be no surprise that this is a full time job. In addition, it is very expensive. One thing we can do now is lead healthy lifestyles and keep exercising those brains.

Check out the link below.

https://www.aarp.org/health/dementia/info-2018/dementia-alzheimer-cases-grow-nonwhites.html