To reduce the scale and impact of dementia, we need to use a multi-faceted approach favoring the implementation of science.
Current Work
Sara is a geriatrician working to understand and encourage the inclusion of people living with dementia in communities with the aim of promoting the adaptability and creation of aging and dementia friendly communities.
Personal Hero
Annie Ernaux
Words of Strength
Work with love, adaptability and collaboration.
Vision
To reduce the scale and impact of dementia, we need to use a multi-faceted approach that encompasses the diversity of the populations, favoring the implementation of science to address the challenges we currently face.
Strategy
Sara is dedicated to creating and promoting accessible and safe living environments that accommodate the needs of people with dementia in diverse settings.
Impact
As an Atlantic Fellow, Sara aims to gain a broader understanding of the dementia-related challenges and solutions around the world and use her knowledge to contribute to solving issues in her region.
Motivation
By fostering age and dementia friendly communities that promote social inclusion, Sara aims to bridge the gap people aging and living with dementia experience in Latin America and the world.
Sara received her medical school training at the Universidad Juarez del Estado de Durango and her training in Geriatrics at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México, both in Mexico. Currently, she is working in Mexico City as a clinician and researcher.