Why the ASAP Act Matters for Alzheimer’s Early Detection | AlzInColor at CBCF ALC

In her RealClear Health op-ed, Dr. Elena Rios, President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation and AlzInColor supporting partner, shares her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s and the disparities affecting Latino communities. She emphasizes the importance of early detection, culturally responsive care, caregiver support, and advancing the bipartisan ASAP and AADAPT Acts to improve access to screening and provider training.

Published by Solving Alzheimer’s, an AlzInColor community partner, Robert Reid recounts the years his wife Kim experienced changes before receiving an early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Drawing from their family’s experience, Robert highlights the challenges that can delay a diagnosis and the need for greater awareness and earlier detection, while calling for passage of the bipartisan ASAP Act.