American Dementia

In American Dementia, Daniel R. George, PhD, and Peter J. Whitehouse, MD, explore the decline in dementia rates in the U.S. and Western Europe, linking it to mid-20th-century policies that promoted education, health care access, and environmental improvements. They argue that rising inequalities and ageism are threatening these gains and advocate for comprehensive policies like single-payer health care and universal education to foster resilience against dementia. The authors emphasize the importance of community connection and learning from historical lessons to protect brain health and uphold human dignity.