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Alzheimer’s Association hosts Pittsburgh Summit on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Impact in the African American Community

Alzheimer’s Association hosts Pittsburgh Summit on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Impact in the African American Community
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May 24, 2022
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Alzheimer’s Association Hosts Pittsburgh Summit on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Impact in the African American Community

 

Featuring caregivers and community leaders, including
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, YWCA CEO Angela Reynolds

 
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, May 24, 2022 – The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association held a community discussion on the impact of Alzheimer’s and other dementia on the African American community and ways to address the public health crisis in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg. Over 100 people were in attendance.
 
AARP Pennsylvania sponsored the summit and area organizations, including Community and Family Builders, Project Destiny, Faith-Based Health Collaborative and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association in planning efforts.
 
“We could not have put this summit together without our amazing committee of various community leaders and community based organizations who helped shape our agenda and invitees for the summit,” said Sara Murphy, Vice President of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.
 
Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers shared their stories and community leaders, including Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, spoke about the racial disparities associated with the disease, local resources and the importance of early detection.
 
“We know that African Americans are twice as likely as their white counterparts to have Alzheimer's and other dementias, but less likely to receive a diagnosis, care planning and other support,” said Murphy. “This summit is paramount to start the collaborative conversations that are aimed at building awareness and support, but also to engage with community leaders and establish partnerships within the community to help build solutions together to address dementia.”
 
Today, there are more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, including over 280,000 in Pennsylvania. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends are serving as caregivers, with more than 400,000 in Pennsylvania. The Alzheimer’s Association provides care and support services through its website at alz.org/pa and its 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
 

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