Greater Sacramento Women's Brain Health (GROW) Program
Believing in better brain health for all women
Greater Sacramento Women's Brain Health (GROW) Program provides health screenings, health education and research opportunities for women living in the Sacramento region.
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are a top medical, economic, and emotional burden for older adults and their families. Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They're also typically responsible for caring for loved ones with dementia.
Women of color have an increased risk of dementia. Historically, they've been excluded from dementia care, education, and research opportunities.
“GROW aims to address brain health disparities using a community-oriented approach to research, outreach, and health education.”—Rachel Whitmer, Ph.D.
GROW
Health Education and Outreach
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Research Study
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Did you know?
- Among people 65 years and older, African Americans and Hispanic/Latino older adults have the highest rates of dementia.
- 40% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing known risk factors and promoting brain health.
- Questions remain about why women, especially racial/ethnic minority women, are at higher risk of dementia than men.
In 2060, it is projected that there will be
14Mpeople living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in the U.S.
Women are
2xas likely as men to develop dementia
Questions?
Contact us at growprogram@ucdavis.edu or at 916-734-5717 to ask questions or to enroll in the study.
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Program funding
This study is supported by the settlement of the Krueger v. Wyeth Inc. class action lawsuit, which won compensation for women who had been misled about the cancer risks of hormone replacement therapy. The lawyers decided to fund women’s health research in California with the leftover funds, and the GROW Program is a recipient of that funding.
Contact Us
Greater Sacramento Women’s Brain Health
1651 Alhambra Blvd. Suite 200-A
Sacramento, CA 95817
This is our mailing address. Please contact our team for the clinic address.
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