ADRD and Its Impact on the African American Community

May 12, 2025|Education, Research|0.5 min|

ADRD and Its Impact on the African American Community

May 12, 2025|Education, Research|0.5 min|

Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias (ADRD) disproportionately affect Socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, particularly African Americans, who are twice as likely to have ADRD but less likely to have a diagnosis.

In a powerful conversation, local journalist and news anchor Leon Bibb speaks with Heidi Barham, Community Advisory Board member, and Dr. Charles Modlin, physician at MetroHealth, about the critical need for African American participation in research.

Watch the video below to hear why representation in research matters—and how we can work together to address these barriers.

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