Our goal is equitable care for all families affected by dementia

Black History Month: Addressing inequity in dementia care

February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month

Black communities face unique challenges navigating dementia care that other communities do not. Research shows dementia rates are higher in Black communities, yet systemic inequities in healthcare create barriers to timely diagnosis and culturally responsive care. These disparities often delay access to critical supports, placing a greater burden on families and care partners.

For Black History Month this February, we are raising awareness of these inequities and the work being done to address them.

Ngozi Iroanyah’s TEDx Talk - Watch Now

Our Director of Health Equity and Access, Ngozi Iroanyah, is committed to improving access to dementia care for underserved communities. In her recent TEDx Talk, Ngozi shares her family’s 17-year journey with dementia and offers insights into building a more equitable healthcare system.

Ngozi Iroanyah

New research on the impact of dementia on Black Canadians

Dr. Ingrid Waldron et al.’s report (2024), The Experiences of Black Canadians Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners, highlights how systemic inequities delay care and increase the burdens placed on families. This report also offers recommendations to improve culturally responsive care.

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