- Minorities are the fastest growing segment of the older adult population aged 65 and over. Between 1990-2030, the minority population is projected to increase substantially. - Rates of dementia diagnoses vary among racial and ethnic groups. African Americans have a disproportionately high rate of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia diagnoses compared to other groups. Asian Americans also have higher rates of dementia than the general population. - Cultural factors, lack of access to healthcare, and biases in assessment tools often lead to underdiagnosis of dementia in minority populations. Language barriers, stigma, and views of dementia as a normal part of aging also contribute to disparities.