We describe the history, development, and success of the recruitment and screening
procedures used by researchers at the University of California, Davis Alzheimer's Disease …

Abstract The Alzheimer's Association and National Institutes of Health have emphasized the
need for participation of racial/ethnic populations in Alzheimer disease (AD) clinical …

Despite the need for minority subjects in research studies of Alzheimer disease (AD), the
successful involvement of minority patients in such studies has been difficult. This report …

Despite an increasing awareness of the problem, clinical research continues to include
lesser numbers of ethnic minority participants disproportionate to their population …

Introduction Ethnicity influences dementia etiology, prognosis, and treatment, while culture
shapes help‐seeking and care. Despite increasing population diversity in high‐income …

Background: Racial/ethnic minorities have among the highest risks for Alzheimer disease
and dementia, but remain underrepresented in clinical research studies. Objective: To …

Abstract The National Alzheimer's Project Act identifies the effective treatment and
prevention of Alzheimer's by 2025 as an urgent public health mission. This priority is …

Abstract The National Institutes of Health 1994 guidelines require inclusion of minorities in
research. People seeking grants need to be aware of techniques for recruitment of minority …

African-Americans are often not enthusiastic about participating in Alzheimer disease
research due to past exploitation from medical and public health studies. To assure …

The underlying premise of this 2-day conference is that a better understanding of cultural
diversity will translate to improved outcomes and a better quality of life for all persons …