Year: 2023

Dr. Mora Pinzon speaks about the characteristic that increases the risk for Alzheimer’s disease in Latinos on WKOW 27 News.

Hispanic/Latino adults are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. However, they have higher rates of under-diagnosis (and hence under-treatment), and experience unique barriers to access diagnosis and treatment. In this presentation we will start by discussing who is considered Hispanic or Latino, the factors that are associated with increased risk, and the barriers that affect access to healthcare services (e.g. insurance, language). Even more, we will explore some examples of culturally relevant information and the use of social media to bridge gaps in Latinx communities.

Dr. Mora Pinzon speaking on Chicago Tonight Latino Voices about the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. Latinos are 50 % more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than non-Latino whites, yet they are far less likely to seek treatment or help.

Dr. Maria Mora-Pinzon, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute preventative care physician, helped create a Spanish resource to bring clarity to a complex situation. She partnered with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s to help bring resources to communities of color.

Maria Mora Pinzon, Physician-Scientist at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, discusses factors which make diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease challenging within the Latino community.