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Dementia Nonprofit Reaching Out To African Americans In Berkshire County

Leah Reed is the Minority Engagement Ambassador for Dementia Friendly Massachusetts, an initiative of the state’s council on aging that works to make communities more aware of dementia inclusivity. She’s moderating a free webinar today to discuss bridging the gap between African Americans and the care that could alleviate the strains of dementia in Berkshire County. The webinar – which includes speakers from the faith and clinical communities – begins at 2 p.m. Reed spoke with WAMC about Dementia Friendly Massachusetts and how it’s working to overcome systemic barriers to care.

Josh Landes has been WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief since February 2018 after working at stations including WBGO Newark and WFMU East Orange. A passionate advocate for Berkshire County, Landes was raised in Pittsfield and attended Hampshire College in Amherst, receiving his bachelor's in Ethnomusicology and Radio Production. You can reach him at jlandes@wamc.org with questions, tips, and/or feedback.
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