AAIC 2022 Press Briefing: Impact of Racism on Long-Term Memory and Cognition

New research finds that experiences of racism are associated with lower memory scores and worse cognition in midlife and old age, especially among Black people. Those findings were unveiled at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2022. Speakers included:
– Carl Hill, Ph.D., MPH, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Alzheimer’s Association
– Jennifer Manly, Ph.D., Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYC
– Kristen George, Ph.D., MPH, University of California, Davis
– Rev. Dr. Miriam Burnett, AME Church International Health Commission
– Adriana Perez, Ph.D., ANP-BC, FAAN, University of Pennsylvania; National Association of Hispanic Nurses