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Experts tell Georgia senators Black caregivers face higher burden and need tailored outreach
Summary
Researchers and advocacy groups told a Senate study committee that Black caregivers' particularly Black men' face higher caregiving burden, underreporting, and barriers to diagnosis and services; presenters urged culturally tailored outreach, peer support and expanded research participation.
Researchers and advocates told the Senate study committee in Augusta that caregiving burdens are not evenly distributed: Black families and men in particular face higher prevalence of dementia in their communities, greater financial burden, and barriers to accessing diagnosis and services.
Dr. Karen Moss (Ohio State) outlined programs aimed at Black…
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