The Hispanic population over 65 will nearly quadruple in the next 40 years, eventually representing nearly 1 in 5 older Americans. And growing alongside the population will be the daunting challenge of age-related dementia.
But unlike some other population groups, there may be more they can do to try and prevent it.
The disparity stems from the different causes of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia that affects nearly 6 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. While doctors don’t know yet how to prevent or cure Alzheimer’s, that is not the only factor.
“Alzheimer’s is only one of many causes of dementia and cognitive impairment, and…
