Fatou Ceesay, owner of Cairasu Homecare, says, “with Alzheimer’s you lose your loved one twice.” Alzheimer’s disease is the fifth leading cause of death for people in the United States. In addition, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is highest among African Americans. This week on Black Oxygen, Fatou discusses the grief associated with dementia, the importance of self-care for caregivers of folks living with dementia and the importance of policy advocacy for Alzheimer’s disease research. Fatou also provides information on local resources folks can connect to for additional support regarding dementia.
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