November 1, 2022

Alzheimer’s Prevention and Early Detection through Communities with Dr. Fayron Epps

Alzheimer’s Prevention and Early Detection through Communities with Dr. Fayron Epps

About This Episode

Alzheimer’s prevention, early detection, and access to treatments that builds equity for all must begin within communities. 

In this episode of BrainStorm, host Meryl Comer speaks with Dr. Fayron Epps, Assistant Professor and Director of Community Engagement and Research, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University. They discuss the commitment Dr. Epps and UsAgainstAlzheimer’s has made to educate minority communities on ways to maintain a healthy brain and support families facing dementia.  Dr. Epps has a strategy to engage communities and meet them where they are which is beginning to break down barriers.

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