| dc.description.abstract | Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a disease with major symptoms including difficulties with memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking skills. Given the current efforts in advocacy, policy, diagnosis, treatments, and care for patients with AD, the disease still disproportionately affects individuals across demographics and socio-economic statuses. In this work, our team examined the persisting Disparities in the United States Alzheimer's Care System. Such disparities include Health Insurance, Clinical Research, and Public Awareness factors. We compile insights from 1) literary sources including government policy articles, statistical reports from NGOs/NPOs, published medical research, and 2) interviews with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and caregivers. We found that Institutional Connections, Healthcare Provider/Patient Communication, and Public Comprehension are the three pillars that can help alleviate the current disparities that we highlighted. | en_US |
