Dementia care navigators help Latino Coloradans get the support they need

People living with Alzheimer’s as well as their caregivers benefit from culturally informed care.

By: Hillary Lum, University of Colorado Anschutz, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 996

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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By Hillary Lum, University of Colorado Anschutz

Latino Americans are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than white Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

In Colorado, nearly a quarter of the overall population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. As Coloradans age, more individuals and families in these communities will be affected by dementia.

Today approximately 11,000 of the 91,000 Coloradans ages 65 years and older who live with Alzheimer’s disease …

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