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In Rio Grande City, Texas, a community chat unveiled the pressing dementia crisis, with Starr County, ninety-seven percent Hispanic, having the nations highest rates. Latinos face a one point five times higher risk, yet are underrepresented in studies. Dr. Sara Masoud, leading the South Texas Dementia Project, emphasizes a relationship-centered approach. Local leaders like Maxine Vieyra-Ahmad highlight factors like farming pesticides, diabetes, limited healthcare, and language barriers. The project, guided by a council, has held talks in ten cities to identify needs and influence how three billion dollars in dementia research funds get spent.

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