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SUNY Downstate | Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Communities of Color
June 16, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Reposted courtesy SUNY Downstate Health Science University and the Alzheimer’s Association
Join us for a symposium that will delve into the disproportionate effect of Alzheimer’s and dementia on communities of color. Experts will discuss health disparities, equity in research and care, the role of community-based organizations and what constitutes equitable, dementia-friendly care. The symposium is free but registration is required. It is in-person with a virtual option. Reserve your place at: bit.ly/bksymposium2023
Friday, June 16, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Downstate Health Sciences University
Alumni Auditorium, 395 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Schedule and Speakers
8-9 a.m. Breakfast & Registration
9-9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:30-10:10 a.m. Keynote “Unforgettable: The Power of Partnership in the Pursuit of Justice and Equity in Dementia Research, Care and Support” by Carl Hill, Ph.D., MPH, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Alzheimer’s Association
10:10-10:30 a.m. Presentation “Rising to the Challenge: Age and Dementia-Friendly Care Across Brooklyn” by Michael Reinhardt, M.D., Director, Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease at Downstate
10:30-10:45 a.m. BREAK
10:45-11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A
11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Closing Remarks