The HBCU Experience - Alzheimer's Research Consortium, LLC

About Us

Our Mission at THE ARC Dementia
Community
Building the largest representative community providing culturally competent Dementia care resources.

Excellence
Guided by community based research, our solutions are found within our own culture and best reflect our needs challenges.

Collaboration
Collaboration amongst community serving programs and businesses addressing dementia risk factors.

Innovation
The ARC is the first of it's kind governing body of memory care resources leveraging the network of HBCUs and professional societies.

Caregiver Resources
Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming. Thanks to THE ARC you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our platform provides culturally relevant dementia education, caregiver support groups, and trusted resources designed for Black families and underserved communities.

Dementia Researchers
We help researchers build trust, increase participation in your studies and clinical trials, and improve retention in dementia studies by connecting you with engaged communities and culturally competent engagement strategies.

Creative & Ambassadors
Through innovative programs that combine storytelling, humor, and health education, we expand dementia awareness and improve community engagement. We are blending comedy with care, wellness, and research to educate and engage our community with critical resources. Incorporate humor into the various initiatives we host throughout the year. These initiatives address critical health-related topics taught by African American experts specifically for black families impacted by Dementia.