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Hispanic Americans and Alzheimer's
Approximately 13% of Hispanics who are 65 or older have Alzheimer's or another dementia. Learn what the Alzheimer's Association is doing to address health disparities and provide support for Hispanic community members living with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
Quick facts
Like any other demographic group, Hispanic Americans have a variety of backgrounds, races, ethnicities and experiences. If you are a health care or services provider, advocate or otherwise serve people living with Alzheimer's or their families, there is no substitute for engaging local voices to learn what your community needs and how to meet those needs.
For more information, please see our special 2021 report on Race, Ethnicity and Alzheimer's in America (PDF).
Volunteers and volunteer opportunities


Sonia Martinez volunteers as an advocate and community educator. She comments, "I love seeing our hard work come to fruition."
Carlos Olivas III is a Walk to End Alzheimer's committee member and caregiver for his dad, who is living with Alzheimer's. He shares: "As an Alzheimer's caregiver, I am surrounded by other caregivers in communities of need who are also navigating the disease."
If you are interested in becoming a Promotore, Community Educator, Community Representative, or Support Group facilitator, call Amelia Garza at (708) 669-2478 or email her at amgarza@alz.org.
Association partnerships

At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The Alzheimer's Association partners with many different organizations to better serve all communities in the United States. Its national partners in serving the Hispanic community include:
- The Mexican Consulate and their Ventanilla de Salud (VDS) program.
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses.
- National Hispanic Council on Aging.
- National Hispanic Medical Association. Read our profile of Dr. Elena Rios, CEO of the NHMA, and its work to reduce disparities.
Help is available

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another dementia, you are not alone. The Alzheimer's Association is the trusted resource for reliable information, education, referral and support to millions of people affected by the disease. For free bilingual care consultation in English and Spanish, call our 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900.
- Locate your local Alzheimer's Association.
- Go to Alzheimer's Navigator to create customized action plans and connect with local support services.
- More Alzheimer's Association material in Spanish.
- Support groups and discussions in Spanish on ALZconnected®.