Alzheimer's and Immigrants: Language and Culture May Compound Care
My dad’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis made me wonder how his experience as an Iranian immigrant would impact his medical journeyI have never doubted my dad's capability. He immigrated to the United States from Iran when he was 26, and went on to complete his bachelor's degree and navigate a career as an engineer. His life has in many ways typified the American dream.However, when I first learned of his suspected Alzheimer's diagnosis, one of my immediate concerns was how his experience as an immigrant...
