AlzInColor

05/15/2026

Brain health starts in our communities.

For many Black and Latino families, conversations about memory, aging, and cognitive changes begin with trusted spaces—family, faith communities, fraternities and sororities, barbershops, salons, and peers.

These spaces provide support, but they shouldn’t have to carry the burden alone.

Improving brain health means connecting trusted community networks with clear, culturally relevant information and care.

So we want to hear from you:
💬 Where do people in your community go first for brain health support?
💬 What organizations are doing this well?
💬 Where have you seen community trust successfully connected to healthcare resources?

At AlzInColor, we’re committed to learning from and uplifting organizations making a difference, including partners like the Black Women's Health Imperative, Caregiver Action Network, and the National Hispanic Medical Association.

We also maintain state-specific resources to help individuals and families find local support: https://www.alzincolor.com/state-resources

Let’s raise the volume on brain health together.

05/14/2026

affects millions of Americans – including people in our own communities.

AlzInColor is proud to support the launch of This is ALZ, a campaign amplifying the voices of people living with the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s. These individuals share what life after diagnosis looks like – and how they navigate each day with strength, connection and hope.

Because we believe everyone deserves to be seen and heard as we work to break stigma and normalize conversations about brain health and Alzheimer’s. Explore their stories: www.thisisalz.com

05/13/2026

🧠💜 It starts with a conversation… but too often, that conversation never happens.

Have you ever wondered:
“Is this normal?”
“Should I be concerned?”
“What do I do next?”
“What can I do for my brain health?”

Join us for AlzInColor’s upcoming webinar:
“It Starts with a Conversation: Taking the First Step in Brain Health”

This session will help you better understand brain health, recognize early signs of memory and thinking changes, and take that first step toward support—for yourself or someone you love.

Join us to:
🧠 LEARN what brain health is and why it matters
🔍 RECOGNIZE early signs of change
🫶🏽CONNECT to trusted, culturally relevant resources
🎤 HEAR real perspectives on caregiving and advocacy

🗓️ Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM EST

👉🏽 Register here: https://bit.ly/AlzInColorWebinar1_05-28-2026

And invite someone you love to this conversation that could make all the difference.

05/11/2026

“Alzheimer’s is something we just don't generally hear about in the African American community.”

Does that feel true for you?

In this video, Ricky Lewis, Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, speaks candidly about how Alzheimer’s is often left unspoken in Black communities because of the stigma it can create.

Memory loss gets explained away or ignored: “Grandma, she's losing her memory, but she doesn't want to talk about it. Granddad doesn't want to talk about it.”

But avoiding the word doesn’t protect us. It delays understanding, support, and care.

As a leader representing generations of Black men and families, his message is clear: It’s time to talk about it openly, across families and communities.

Watch the video and then join us to help start the conversation. https://youtu.be/rgGN9QHV0hg

Memory & Thought Conversations / Addressing StigmaRedefining Brain Health Conversations in Our CommunitiesIn this conversation, Dr. Christopher Allen, Neurol...

05/08/2026

Physical activity and music are both linked to stronger brain health over time.

Walking. Dancing. Singing. Playing an instrument. These everyday moments do more than bring joy. They help keep us connected, engaged, and mentally active.

For many Black and Latino communities, this is already part of daily life. It’s one of the ways brain health is supported long before anyone is thinking about it.

Keep finding joy and doing what keeps you feeling connected.

05/07/2026

Latino communities face higher rates of Alzheimer’s and other related dementias, and nurses are often one of the first health providers to notice when something isn’t right. This month, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses and AlzInColor want our communities to know:

Changes in the brain can start years before symptoms show, and early awareness can be lifechanging.

Take the brain health quiz and share it with your family and friends, because knowledge is the first line of care. And while you’re there, continue exploring the AlzInColor site for helpful resources and tools:

https://www.alzincolor.com/brain-health-quiz

05/04/2026

Physicians work with what patients and families report. If concerns aren’t raised directly, they often don’t get assessed and addressed.

For Black and Latino patients, research shows that cognitive concerns are more likely to be underdiagnosed or dismissed.

Families who come to appointments with clear observations — what changed, when, and how — and who ask directly for an evaluation or specialist referral are more likely to get one.

Kickstart your brain health conversation with your healthcare provider by downloading our Brain Health Family History Questionnaire.

➡️ Learn more:
https://www.alzincolor.com/blog/kickstarting-a-brain-health-conversation-with-your-healthcare-provider

04/30/2026

A recent study found that up to 45% of dementia cases — including Alzheimer’s — may be reduced or delayed by addressing modifiable risk factors.

Many of these are tied to everyday habits and overall health like:

- Managing blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol.
- Eating nutritious foods.
- Staying active and socially connected.

It shows how much of brain health is within our day-to-day control.

AlzInColor is working to make that information practical and accessible for Black and Latino communities.

➡️ Learn more at AlzInColor.com.

04/29/2026

Support doesn’t come from one place. It shows up in family, in friends, in faith communities, and in the people who check in, notice changes, and stay close.

For many families, those connections are the first and most consistent source of care, and having the right information alongside that support can make a meaningful difference over time.

AlzInColor connects Black and Latino families with resources and stories that reflect how support actually shows up in real life.

➡️ Find support for you and your family at AlzInColor.com.

04/28/2026

Research shows that changes in the brain related to Alzheimer’s and other related dementias can begin up to 20 years before symptoms appear.

That finding shifts how we should think about brain health. It’s not something that begins when symptoms emerge. It develops over time.

For Black and Latino families, who face higher rates of Alzheimer’s and are more likely to receive a later diagnosis, that earlier period carries added weight.

It highlights the importance of kowing the signs and how to act.

➡️ Learn more and raise the volume with this AlzInColor blog: https://www.alzincolor.com/blog/raising-the-volume-its-time-to-speak-up-about-memory-and-thinking

Why speaking up early about memory and thinking helps families, providers, and communities support brain health with dignity.

04/24/2026

Changes in memory and thinking don’t always show up at once.

They can show up in small ways. Forgetting an appointment. Repeating a question. Misplacing something important. Taking longer to find the right words.

Knowing what to look for helps families recognize when something may need more attention.

➡️ Start the conversation and complete the downloadable family history questionnare to take on your next visit: https://www.alzincolor.com/blog/kickstarting-a-brain-health-conversation-with-your-healthcare-provider