Latinos and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Growing Crisis
From the latest research to getting a diagnosis, coping with caregiving and finances. Hard realities, heartwarming stories, resources and advice.
Why Dementia Can Be Different for Latinos
Some symptoms impact Hispanics more
How Race and Ethnicity Impact Alzheimer's Care
Differing views of dementia from Hispanics
Living With Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
How Myra Solano Garcia to become an advocate
Your Health
New Alzheimer’s Research Focuses on Latinos
Scientists ramp up efforts to understand and treat the higher dementia risk among Hispanics
Blacks, Hispanics on Dialysis Get More Staph Infections
Doctors say more can be done to help prevent the potentially deadly complication
AARP Survey: COVID-19 Has Taken Its Toll on the 50-Plus
4 in 10 older adults have been infected, and more than a quarter with severe symptoms
Minorities More Likely to Be Hospitalized With Flu
Vaccine rate is also lower in Black, Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native adults
Caregiving
Hispanics Endure Hardships Providing Alzheimer’s Care
From diagnosis to coping and caregiving, three Latinos share how the disease upended their lives
Caregiver Burnout: Steps for Coping With Stress
Recognize the signs and get the help you need to reduce the toll on your body and mind
Credit for Caring Act Would Provide Tax Credit
Bipartisan legislation would give up to $5,000 to offset expenses for family caregivers
Heroes and Heritage
Trailblazing Marine Leads Girl Scouts
‘You can’t fix the status of women if you’re not addressing the challenges of girls’
Meet the Latina Visionary Contributing to Marvel Studios
Victoria Alonso wins a 2022 Hispanic Heritage Foundation Vision Award
Exploring Linda Ronstadt’s Family Album
The beloved singer shares her memories of the lands that span the U.S.-Mexico border
10 Hispanic Firsts and Those Who Achieved Them
From the red carpet to outer space, travel back in time to celebrate these leaders
This Chicana Writer Fled Gang Violence by Coming Out
Pat Alderete escaped her dangerous East L.A. barrio by revealing she was a lesbian
This Singer Is Inspiring a Wave of Female Mariachis
Veronica Robles, set out to create an all-female mariachi band
Money and Jobs
How Latinas Can Bridge the Pay Gap
Learning the best ways to negotiate salary can help women earn equal pay
How to Financially Prepare for Alzheimer’s
The disease can be financially devastating, especially for Latinos and other minorities
3 Ways Hispanic Inventors Changed Our Lives
The patents they earned in middle age have reshaped parenting, commuting and music
Video Spotlight
How I Discovered I Had Early-Onset Alzheimer's
Learn more about Myra Garcia's inspiring story
AARP's $60 Million Investment in Dementia Research
AARP is disrupting dementia
How to Care for Someone With Dementia
Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon shares tips
Entertainment
6 Things You Didn't Know About Rita Moreno
Learn some little-known facts about the award-winning actress
7 Things You Didn't Know About Javier Bardem
Here are some surprising facts about the Oscar-winning Spanish actor
AARP Visits With Linda Ronstadt
The singer and author shares her thoughts on culture, home and family
10 Marvel Blockbusters Produced by Victoria Alonso
From 'Avengers' to 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' a list of the Hollywood trailblazer's biggest hits
Long-Awaited Selena Album Updates Her Early Tracks
On ‘Moonchild Mixes,’ the star’s family used advanced digital technology to modernize songs
Veterans
Marine Vet Receives Wish of a Lifetime, Records Song
Ray Espinoza, 86, hopes his song will advance cancer research
Free Resources for Veterans with PTSD
Where to find help for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, more
2 Latina Veterans Reflect on the Lessons They've Learned
Inspiring stories of good and bad times, sacrifice and public service in the armed forces
