How to Raise Awareness About Dementia in Hispanic/Latino Older Adults
MHP Salud | Published January 2021
Imagine the following scenario: Your parent’s memory slips, and they briefly forget your name. You don’t think anything of it. A month later, they forget the birthday of their spouse of 50 years. Over time, these lapses in memory become more frequent. At 85 years old, your parent is diagnosed with dementia.
This is an all-too-common experience for people around the country, especially for Hispanic/Latino families. New and emerging research suggests that dementia is more common among Hispanic/Latino older adults.