Report: Native Americans are more likely to develop dementia [Video]

MINNEAPOLIS — An event this week marks an important opportunity to learn more about a persistent disparity in our greater community and within the fight against Alzheimer’s and other dementia.

Native Americans – including American Indian and Alaska Native peoples – are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia than white or Asian Americans, according to a report from the Alzheimer’s Association. In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association found that one in five Native American adults aged 45 and older reports experiencing memory or thinking problems that might be a sign of dementia.

The report also found that Native Americans are also often excluded from dementia research, resulting in a relatively poor understanding of the unique cultural, social and health factors that impact the community. And …