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Millennials Struggling to Care for Aging Baby Boomer Parents Call for Better Paid Leave
Time.com, March 19, 2018

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Univision, February 2018

Medicaid cuts will be disastrous for millions with Alzheimer’s
The Hill, June 23, 2017

Esta hispana se ve en el espejo de su madre con Alzheimer: tiene 100% de probabilidades de desarrollar la enfermedad
Univision, June 30, 2017

U.S. Latinos diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease expected to grow more than 800%
Fox News Latino, September 28, 2016

El Alzheimer afectará a millones de ancianos latinos a una velocidad sin precedentes
Univision, September 21, 2016

Dramatic Increase in Latinos with Alzheimer's Projected, Along with Costs
NBC Latino, September 21, 2016

New report underscores urgent need for investments in Alzheimer’s research for U.S. Latinos
USC News, September 21, 2016

Can Innovative Transportation Options Help Narrow Health Disparities And Increase Clinical Trial Diversity?
Huffington Post, September 2016

A New Focus On Alzheimer’s In Latino Community As Numbers Set To Skyrocket
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