Know the Signs: Alzheimer’s Awareness Event May 21

Alzheimer’s Awareness Webinar Highlights the Disproportionate Risk for Black Women
Hosted by The Links, Incorporated – Farmington Valley Chapter and the Alzheimer’s Association

Virtual Event: Wednesday, May 21 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM EST
Free and Open to the Public | RSVP Required: bit.ly/ALZLINK

The Farmington Valley Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in proud partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, invites the Greater Hartford community to a free, informative webinar titled “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.”

This one-hour virtual session will help participants understand the difference between typical age-related memory changes and the more serious signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The presentation will also explore the diagnostic process, available resources, and—most importantly—the disproportionate impact Alzheimer’s has on women, especially Black women.

Why This Conversation Matters

According to the Alzheimer’s Association:

• Two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women
• Black women are twice as likely as white women to develop late-onset Alzheimer’s
• Yet, Black women are less likely to be diagnosed early, missing the critical window for care, planning, and support

Emerging research suggests that hormonal changes during menopause may play a role in increased risk. At the same time, systemic inequities in healthcare have led to underdiagnosis and underrepresentation of Black women in clinical research.

“This webinar is not just about awareness—it’s about empowerment,” said a representative from the Farmington Valley Chapter of The Links. “We want to equip families with knowledge and resources to advocate for themselves and their loved ones.”

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Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 21
🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)
💻 Register: bit.ly/ALZLINK

This session is free and open to the public, but registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent upon RSVP.

About The Links, Incorporated:
The Links, Incorporated is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of professional women committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.

About the Alzheimer’s Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.