Creating Cultural and Lifestyle Awareness About Dementia and Co-morbidities
Malcolm Brownell,
Ujala Sehar,
Upasana Mukherjee
et al.
Abstract:Dementia is a major health concern in society, particularly in the aging population. It is alarmingly increasing in ethnic minorities such as Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and to some extent Asians. With increasing comorbidities of dementia such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, dementia rates are expected to increase in the next decade and beyond. Understanding and treating dementia, as well as determining how to prevent it, has become a healthcare priority across the globe for… Show more
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