El Alzheimer: una creciente crisis para los latinos

Desde las últimas investigaciones hasta la obtención de un diagnóstico. Realidades difíciles, historias conmovedoras, recursos y consejos.

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Ilustración de una abuela abrazando a su hija y nieto

Con altos riesgos de padecer demencia, las últimas proyecciones revelan el impacto de esta enfermedad en la población hispana.

Daniella González, una empleada de El Faro Health & Therapeutics Center, ayuda a la paciente Aida González

Investigaciones sobre Alzheimer se centran en latinos

Myra Garcia junto a su grupo de la iglesia

‘Esta es mi vida ahora’: Así es vivir con Alzheimer

Diagnósticos, cuidados y costos

Ilustración de dos médicos estudiando el cerebro humano

Pasos para obtener un diagnóstico preciso de Alzheimer

Con frecuencia, los latinos enfrentan barreras para la detección temprana del Alzheimer.

Desde la izquierda: Martha Villanigro-Santiago; María y William Rodríguez; Perla Castro

Cómo es cuidar de una persona con Alzheimer

Tres latinos comparten cómo la enfermedad ha trastocado sus vidas.

Ilustración de una cabeza abierta de la que salen pensamientos sobre el cuidado a largo plazo y una pareja observa

Cómo prepararte económicamente para enfrentar el diagnóstico

Esta enfermedad puede causar estragos económicos, sobre todo entre los latinos.

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