THE ARC
The HBCU Experience – Alzheimer‘s Research Consortium, LLC
Producing culturally aligned solutions for African American families impacted by Dementia.
Research with Roots
The ARC’s Mission
Community
Building the largest representative community providing culturally competent Dementia care resources.
Excellence
Guided by community based research, our solutions are found within our own culture and best reflect our needs challenges.
Collaboration
Collaboration amongst community serving programs and businesses addressing dementia risk factors.
Innovation
The ARC is the first of it's kind governing body of memory care resources leveraging the network of HBCUs and professional societies.
Alzheimer's Association 2024 Facts and Figures
Facts on African Americans Impacted by Dementia
- 10% of Alzheimer’s caregivers are African American.
- African Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than other races.
- African American Alzheimer’s caregivers experience higher levels of stress.
- African American Alzheimer’s caregivers perform longer hours of care and more care activities than other races.
- African Americans have historically been structurally excluded from critical health resources that would contribute to improving our quality of life.
Risk Factors Impacting African Americans
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