COCOA, Fla. — Space Coast residents gathered at Cocoa Riverfront Park on Saturday for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising more than $144,000 for care.
In Florida, it’s estimated that one out of every eight residents is living with Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Black Floridians are twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s, while Hispanics are 1.5 more likely compared to White and non-Hispanic residents…