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Alzheimer's Association to host nationwide forum

Alzheimer's Association to host nationwide forum on Alzheimer's and the Black community.

The Alzheimer's Association, along with African American strategic partners, will host “Alzheimer’s and Dementia Conversations: Listening to the Voices of the Black Community” at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The one-hour virtual nationwide forum will feature robust dialogue on the historical and cultural perspectives facing Black Americans as it relates to Alzheimer’s and dementia care and the path toward a more equitable future. Strategic partners participating include: the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, the National Council of Negro Women, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The forum is free to attend. To register, visit alz.org/nca or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

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