Racism can have a significant impact on cognitive health, elevating the risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In particular, Black and Brown people experience significant stress and trauma related to systematic racial discrimination that can result in cognitive decline. Panelists will discuss racial disparities, how to build health equity at the community level and how to promote brain health through individual and systems-wide advocacy.
Join us Wednesday, May 21 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live for our Action Conversation on Racism & Cognitive Health in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association- Greater PA Chapter. ASL interpretation is provided.
Moderator: Angela Reynolds, PhD - Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
Panelists
+ Beverly Berry - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Director, Alzheimer's Association, Home Office
+ Fengyan Tang, PhD - Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
+ Melita Terry - Director of Community Engagement Program, University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center