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• CALL 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474) AND/0R DIAL 988
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New Mexico Peer-to-Peer Warmline: Call 7:00am – 11:30pm or text 6pm – 11pm every day

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The New Mexico ADRC’s mission is to understand vascular and inflammatory contributions to Alzheimer’s and cerebrovascular diseases in underrepresented minority groups in New Mexico.  

About the NM ADRC

The New Mexico Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (NM ADRC), funded by the National Institute of Health, is located at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (UNM HSC). It is a partnership between UNM HSC, UNM Main Campus, Mind Research Network, and several urban and tribal communities across New Mexico. The primary goal of NM ADRC is to establish partnerships with different communities across New Mexico and provide opportunities for members of different communities to participate in clinical research to assess their risk for AD and related dementias. The observational studies of the NM ADRC recruit subjects from diverse populations, specifically from Hispanic/Latinos and American Indians from urban and rural communities, and determine their dementia risk by performing comprehensive clinical assessments, neuroimaging, fluid-based biomarkers, and neuropathological analyses. We have expertise in determining the vascular and inflammatory contributions to dementia risk based on state-of-the-art data analytics. Our Center also aims to assess various social determinants of health and metabolic markers on dementia risk, serve as a resource for local and state-wide researchers interested in AD/ADRD research, and train the next generation of dementia workforce in New Mexico. Finally, our Center also aims to develop vaccines for dementia, which may help prevent cognitive impairment and memory loss.

For general information, please call 505-272-3315 or email NMADRC@salud.unm.edu

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

“At the heart of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department’s mission is the belief that New Mexico’s older adults and adults with disabilities have the right to remain active participants in their communities, to age with respect and dignity, to be protected from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and to have equal access to health care. The Department is a leader in developing programs and building partnerships that support lifelong independence and healthy aging.”

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Free Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops offered by Presbyterian and our other partners throughout the state. These are FREE, 6- week workshops offered in English & Spanish virtually via Zoom and some over the phone. In-person classes will also be resuming soon! The classes are each about 2 ½ hours and are open to caregivers and those they are caring for. They are a wonderful activity for caregivers and care recipients to attend together. Workshops topics include: general chronic disease, chronic pain, diabetes, cancer and positive self-management for HIV.

Presbyterian Community Health offers lots of other fun, beneficial classes that would be great for caregivers and/or for caregivers and care recipients to take together (such as interactive cooking classes).

New Mexico senior guide offers healthcare comparisons, senior care options and other vital statistics for seniors in New Mexico.

After the age of 65, new oral challenges are introduced as the body continues to age. Common conditions that affect seniors include dry mouth, oral cancer, root decay, and gum diseases. When a senior loses all or some of their natural teeth from tooth decay, gum disease, or an injury, dentures are placed to restore some chewing function and aesthetics.