#078- Dementia is one of the most important, but often overlooked, health care issues related to older African Americans.  In fact, research shows that African Americans are two to three times more likely to develop a dementia disorder (compared to European Americans) and at the same time are less likely to be diagnosed early in the disease process and provided with adequate treatment.  The burning question is "WHY?!!"  Luckily there are experts, like Dr. Vonetta Dotson, Neuropsychologist, who can help us understand why this is happening and what we can do about it.  In this week's interview, Dr. Dotson shares biological, genetic, and social factors that increase the risk for dementia. She also shares what you can do to ensure that your loved ones are getting the best, most equitable and comprehensive health care. AND, she shares tips for keeping your own brain healthy! Click here to visit the show notes page for all the resources mentioned in today's episode: Older Adult / Family? Download the Memory Loss & Mental Health Guide Professional? Grab the Mental Health Professional’s Guide to Working with Older Adults Help others find this show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to the podcast, or here on i-tunes. Are you a licensed therapist, psychiatrist, or neuropsychologist who specializes with older adults? Join me in building the ONLY geriatric mental health provider directory in the nation. For a limited time, you can claim your profile here for FREE with the code: fullaccesspass (all lower case). Hurry! This offer is only valid for the first 100 profiles.