In three bilingual videos, the Rosales sisters from Tucson share their inspiring journey of honoring their mother’s legacy after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Through their story, they aim to empower the Hispanic community to take proactive steps for their health and for Alzheimer’s research. These messages are especially important for Hispanic adults, who are 1.5 times more likely than non-Hispanic adults to develop Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.
In these 1- to 2-minute videos, Guadalupe and Alicia Rosales openly discuss the challenges and rewards of caring for their mom, identifying early signs, and helping her get diagnosed and treated. They also share how joining an observational study allowed them to assess their own Alzheimer’s risk, giving them a sense of control over their health. Their message highlights why early testing, learning about risk factors, and getting involved in clinical research are all vital steps toward preventing Alzheimer’s.
“My mom was our world, and we just wanted to do right by her,” says Alicia Rosales.
Here’s what you’ll learn in each video:
Discover the early signs of Alzheimer’s, the importance of testing and how resources can help when caring for a loved one with the disease.
After losing their mom, the Rosales sisters took charge of their health by testing their own Alzheimer’s risk. Learn how early diagnosis can make a difference and find out steps to potentially reduce your own risk.
By participating in Alzheimer’s research, the Rosales sisters are helping their family and community. Discover how clinical trials contribute to developing new treatments and why it’s essential for more Latinos to get involved.
These videos were funded by a grant from the Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium. With only 2% of Alzheimer’s clinical trial participants currently being Latino, the Rosales sisters’ story demonstrates the impact that greater representation can have in finding solutions for Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
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