Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care in Diverse Populations
The Center for Aging and Diversity supports efforts to address the special
issues related to Alzheimer's Disease and dementia in diverse populations.
Affiliation with Alzheimer's Association
The Center for Aging and Diversity participates in activities at the
national level related to Alzheimer's Disease.
Dr. Peggye Dilworth-Anderson, the Director of the Center for Aging and
Diversity, is a member of the national Alzheimer's
Association Board of Directors, and she serves on two committees:
1) Program, Public Health and Social Policy; and 2) Chapter Relations.
She also serves as Chair of the Oversight Committee for Diversity and
Social and Behavioral Research, which is under the direction of Dr. William
Thies, VP, Medical and Scientific Affairs at the national Alzheimer's
Association.
Information Resources
For resources on caring for older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and
Dementia, please see our Links page.
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