Care for Alzheimer’s requires different approach for people of color: ABC13 speaks with medical experts who give reason why [Video]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The month of June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Most people understand what this brain disease is, but they may not realize that it impacts people of color differently than their white peers.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Black Americans are twice as likely as white Americans to be diagnosed with the disease.

However, people of color are less likely to receive a timely diagnosis, culturally fluent counsel, and effective therapies.

Dr. Dona Murphey, a Katy-based neurologist, has been working for the past few years to tackle the racial disparities that exist for communities of color when it comes to this disease.

Laura Lam is a full-time caretaker for her parents, who are dealing with dementia.

“It’s just a challenge every day. I’m also a single mom, so it’s a challenge to take care …