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Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias

Melanin Minded

An Alzheimer's and dementia-focused organization bridging information, service, and support for people of color living with the disease, their caregivers, and their families.

(a) — Our mission

To be the bridge between information, services, and support for people of color affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

We invest our expertise and resources to support people living with dementia and those who care for them in meaningful, measurable ways—centering quality of life, caregiver confidence, and culturally responsive dementia care.

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(b) — What we do

Support in motion

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Navigator Transportation

Safe, conscious transportation for seniors with dementia and their caregivers.

02

Youth Caregiver Certification

Recognizing youth for their vital contribution to care and community.

03

Navigator Coaching

Practical interventions that increase caregiver self-efficacy.

A caregiver sharing a warm moment with an older adult

(c) — Did you know?

The need is real. The response must be personal.

Among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias at 13.8 percent, followed by Hispanics at 12.2 percent.

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