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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2026
Abstract
The field of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) is undergoing a transformative shift with a better understanding of disease biology, biomarker-based diagnostics, and disease-modifying therapies. Yet, these advancements risk exacerbating existing disparities in diagnosis and care. The 2024 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) Advancements: Exploring Equity in Diagnosis convened interdisciplinary experts to address these inequities and chart a path toward population-generalizable research and practice. This article synthesizes key insights from the conference, highlighting considerations for inclusive and representative research design, ethical approaches in diagnostic disclosure, as well as challenges and solutions at individual, community, and systemic levels to advance equity in dementia diagnosis. Mitigating disparities in dementia diagnosis requires a paradigm shift—embedding justice and inclusion at every level of AD/ADRD research, diagnosis, and care.
Recommended Citation
Tramujas Vasconcellos Neumann, L., Mahinrad, S., Abner, E., Borson, S., Byrd, G. S., Carrillo, M. C., ... & Barnes, L. L. (2026). Mitigating disparities in diagnosis of dementia. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging, 2(2), e70080. https://doi.org/10.1002/bsa3.70080
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Publication Title
Alzheimer's & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging
DOI
10.1002/bsa3.70080
Academic Level
faculty
Mentor/PI Department
Neuroscience
Comments
© 2026 The Author(s). Alzheimer's & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Alzheimer's Association.
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