Commemorating the “national month of Hispanic and Latin inheritance,” the Alzheimer’s Association premieres “my grandfather’s memories” (“Memories of My Grandfather”), a mini 5 -episodes soap opera that aims to encourage Hispanic and Latin families to have open conversations about the loss of memory, diagnosis and the provision of care between generations.
The series, available in both English and Spanish, follows the emotional path of a multigenerational Hispanic family in the United States after the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s grandfather.
The soap opera will be presented during 2 webinarians presented by the Alzheimer’s Association: one in English on September 30 and another in Spanish On October 7. Both webinarians will include a moderate discussion by the actress, film producer and presenter of the Telemundo Gabi del Moral news.
“We have known for a while that Alzheimer disproportionately affects the Hispanic and Latin communities and, nevertheless, the culturally relevant limited stigma and consciousness prevent many families from seeking help,” said Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., MPH, director of diversity, equity and inclusion of Alzheimer’s Association.
“We hope that this series will begin conversations with the Alzheimer’s Association and the many resources we can provide. We want this series to encourage important conversations about how families can be proactive when addressing cognitive concerns, so that affected relatives can receive a diagnosis, treatment, care and support they need in a timely way.”
Join Us for the Virtual Screening Premiere of «Memories of My Grandfather,” A soap opera series of a multigenectional Hispanic Family in the us and their emotational journey after their grandfather’s diagnosis.
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The soap opera is a collaboration between the Alzheimer’s Association and the Mizch Communities of Hispanics / Latinos for Aging Research (ESCR) Network (Network for the participation of communities of Hispanics / Latinos for the investigation of aging, throwing for its acronym in English) of the University of Houston.
It was created, written and directed by students from the University of Houston with sponsorship and support from Luis D. Medina, Ph.D., director, Escar Network.
The content of the program was reviewed by the Alzheimer’s Association. After the premiere, Dr. Medina will participate in a panel conversation with leaders of the National Hispanic Medical Association (Hispanic National Medical Association), the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (National Association of Hispanic Nurses), and the Hispanic National Council on Aging.
“One of the main goals of the Earth network is to encourage, educate and inspire Hispanic and Latin communities to participate in Alzheimer’s investigation,” said Dr. Medina. “This soap opera is an important initial step. It puts a human face to the disease and presents it in a culturally relevant way that we hope to resonate with families and help to get the conversations about Alzheimer’s light in the day.”
Hispanics at risk of Alzheimer’s
Hispanic and Latin Americans are about 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than White Americans. Systemic and cultural barriers can take the diagnosis, with early signs of cognitive impairment being unnoticed or not discussed in Hispanic and Latin families. As a result, many families receive a diagnosis only during a crisis or emergency.
However, early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias offer the best opportunity for care and treatment management. It also gives diagnosed individuals and their caregivers more time to plan for the future, adopt lifestyle changes that can delay the progression of the disease, participate in clinical research studies and live with an increased quality of life, for as much time as possible.
Available treatments that can take the progression of the disease are only available for individuals in the early stages of the disease, facts that make early detection and diagnosis are critically important.
“The Alzheimer’s Association undertakes to participate with communities represented and marginalized and respond with culturally relevant resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia,” said Dr. Hill. “We are excited by this innovative project and we hope that it encourages conversations and action in the Hispanic and Latin communities.”
Both webinarians are free and open to the public.
Register here for the Webinar in English or here for him Webinario in Spanish.
