UsAgainstAlzheimer’s,<\/a> a nonprofit advocacy and research organization.<\/p>\n“It’s not part of nursing education,” Delgado said. “Unless nurses seek it out, they’re not getting education on brain health and Alzheimer’s. We saw a gap, and we’re helping fill the need by giving trusted professionals evidence-based information and the confidence to share it in their communities.”<\/p>\n
Now in its fifth national cohort, the fellowship has trained 45 nurses nationwide.<\/p>\n
Participants study disease prevention, risk factors and communication strategies, and many lead community outreach events to expand awareness. The organization says 98% of community members and 96% of nurse peers who received training plan to share the information with others — a sign of growing impact in high risk communities.<\/p>\n
A major focus of the program is reducing disparities in Alzheimer’s risk and care. Communities of color face higher rates of dementia yet often have less access to early detection and culturally appropriate education.<\/p>\n
“I hope it gives people hope,” Delgado said. “If you’re in your younger or middle life, there are things you can do to potentially prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s, regardless of family history. And for those in later life, it’s about knowing who to turn to.”<\/p>\n
Hooks said bringing this information to patients in a culturally relevant way is central to why she joined the fellowship.<\/p>\n
“It is humbling. It’s an honor to learn as much as I can about Alzheimer’s and brain health so I can translate that information to the patients I serve,” she said. “Brain health education is very important, and it needs to be disseminated to all communities.”<\/p>\n
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s says empowering nurses is one of the most effective ways to close knowledge gaps and expand brain health education nationwide.<\/p>\n
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