February – Recognizing Black History Month and the African- American Caregiver
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During the month of February, the Alzheimer’s Association asks for your help in recognizing Black History Month. African-Americans are twice as likely as their Caucasian counterparts to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is far reaching, affecting both the individual and their caregivers – which is most often family and friends. There are more than 15 million caregivers nationwide and many put the needs of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s before their own. African-Americans in the United States have higher rates of vascular disease and according to a growing body of evidence, risk factors for vascular disease – including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol – may also be risk factors for Alzheimer’s and stroke-related dementia. Therefore, as a caregiver, managing one’s own health is extremely important. Please share this article with your employees, featuring a link to many tools, including a helpful brochure.
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