Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Partnering to Strengthen Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Systemic racial and social injustice permeate all aspects of society and are intertwined with the causes of health disparities, including the disproportionate prevalence of Alzheimer’s among Black, Hispanic and other diverse communities.

Research shows that older Hispanics are about one and a half times as likely as older Whites to have Alzheimer’s and other dementias, while older Black Americans are about twice as likely. It is also clear that these disparities are related to less access to important healthprotecting resources such as quality care and social networks that provide valuable health information and support. The lack of those resources, as well as social and environmental factors, lead to disparities in other health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, raising risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, diversity and inclusion are vital to our mission.

National Partners

• African Methodist Episcopal Church

• American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN)

• Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP)

• Black Nurses Rock Foundation

• Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated

• GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia

• Mexican Consulate and Ventanilla de Salud

• National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA)

• National Association of Hispanic Nurses

• National Caucus and our mission. The Association leads strategic initiatives to support diversity and a culture of inclusivity. These strategic initiatives also strengthen outreach to all populations, providing communities with

Caregiver Resources

Time Away Grants: The Alzheimer’s Association offers financial aid to qualified caregivers for respite care for their loved one with dementia so they can have time to care for themselves.

Center on Black Aging, Inc. (NCBA)

• National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)

• National Football League Alumni Association (NFLA)

• National Hispanic Medical Association

• National Hispanic Council on Aging

• National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. (NICOA)

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

• Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders

• Thurgood Marshall College Fund

• Tzu Chi USA resources and support to address the Alzheimer’s crisis. By partnering with organizations locally and nationally to advance diversity and inclusion, the Association seeks to broaden its reach in all communities.

Safety Services: The Alzheimer’s Association, in collaboration with MedicAlert® Foundation, provides membership plans with 24/7 Wandering Support.

Call 800.272.3900 for more information.