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AME Church targets Alzheimer’s disease

The African Methodist Episcopal Church has announced a three-year partnership with the Alzheimer’s Associ­ation, aiming to educate the denomination’s 2 million members about the disease.

Historically, black Americans have been under-included in research studies related to Alzheimer’s. New research suggests they may have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments when compared to non-Hispanic whites. According to the AME, black Americans are also less likely to get a correct diagnosis, which results in “in less time for treatment and planning.”