Brain Health In the News

From Doubt To Diagnosis: Monica’s Empowering Story Of Self-Advocacy
ESSENCE shares Monica’s powerful story of self-advocacy and early detection after experiencing subtle changes in memory and thinking that led to a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

Two Brain Health Journeys, One Mission
Caregiving magazine shares the story of Chicago caregiver and patient advocate Shon Lowe, who is navigating both her mother’s dementia journey and her own diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, and her fight for medical attention and cognitive justice.

Black Community Can’t Afford to Stay Silent on Alzheimer’s
The DC Journal highlights how early Alzheimer’s diagnosis begins with recognition and conversation.

HBCU Attendance May Be Linked to Black Alumni Brain Health
Word in Black explores how new research suggests culturally affirming college environments may offer long-term cognitive benefits for Black graduates.

I was a doctor caring for Alzheimer’s patients. At 57, I became one. Here’s what’s next
In an op-ed for Fox News, Dr. Brent Beasley reveals how he was an internal medicine doctor that used to care for Alzheimer’s patients and now he is one.

Revolutionizing dementia care, breaking the stigma, recognizing early warning signs
2822News interviews Dr. Fayron Epps, a dementia care expert and AlzInColor spokesperson, on why recognizing early changes in memory and thinking can help families stay informed and better support their loved ones.





