En español: El estudio Latino CORE

Latino CORE is a unique study designed for older Latino adults. The goal is to learn about the aging process and the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease of older Latino adults. The study includes yearly visits conducted at the participant’s home, at no cost. The study can be conducted in Spanish or English.

To join the Latino CORE study, individuals must:

• Be Latino/a or Hispanic
• Be 65 years and older
• Have no diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease

What do you have to do to be part of the Latino CORE study?

• Meet all of the eligibility criteria
• Participate in an annual study visit that includes a memory exam, a blood draw, and answering questions about your health and lifestyle*. All participants receive a copy of their memory and blood test results.
• Consider organ donation at the time of death

*The study visits are not meant to not replace regular medical care. The goal of Latino CORE is to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and Latinos.

Individuals who join the Latino CORE study will be making an important contribution to our knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and the aging process of older Latino adults.

For more information, please contact Yadira Montoya at (312) 942-2910.