S1, Ep4: THE ACTS2 PROJECT (AFRICAN-AMERICAN CAREGIVER'S TRAINING & SUPPORT PROGRAM)

My Favorite Girl Caregivers Corner

Research shows that Alzheimer’s disproportionately affects minorities, especially African Americans. African-American older adults are approximately two times more likely than non-Hispanic White older adults to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Eighty percent of adults with dementia receive ongoing care in the home from family caregivers. Although caregiving demands are high across races and ethnicities, African Americans spend more time in caregiving activities than non-Hispanic Whites. They also are more likely than other caregivers to perform the most demanding caregiving tasks. Many African-American caregivers experience high levels of emotional distress and compromised health.

In this episode, I have a conversation with Mrs. Tomeka Norton-Brown, the Project Coordinator for the ACTS2 Project, discussing their African-American Caregiver's Training & Support Program. The program is absolutely free and is open to caregivers in the state of Florida.

The Acts2 Project