alzheimer disease: the hispanic challenge
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ALZHEIMER DISEASE: THE HISPANIC CHALLENGE
George Perry, Ph.D.College of Sciences
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Concern about AD
Time Magazine
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Concern about AD
People are living longer Incidence of the disease is increasing The disease is incurable Families are emotionally and financially
burdened The disease steals our consciousness and
identity
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Causes of DeathPercentage Changes in Selected Causes of Death
Between 2000 and 2006
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Alzheimer and August D
1906 1906
1970
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Linked to AgingProportion of People Aged 65 and Older with Alzheimer’s Disease
and Other Dementias by Race/Ethnicity
Washington Heights-Inwood Columbia Aging Project, 2006, N=2,162
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Changes of the Brain
alz.org
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Mitochondria Autophagy
Mitochondria remnants marked by
nanoparticles
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Reducing Alzheimer Disease
Requires understanding the biology of aging
Pathology of aging may be a protective response
Lifestyle modification has substantial benefit
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