About COAACH
The Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging, and Community Health (COAACH) at North Carolina A&T State University is a national leader in advancing equity in aging and brain health. COAACH was founded to address the critical health disparities disproportionately affecting underserved communities as they age. COAACH connects academic expertise with real-world community needs through research, education, outreach, and training grounded in community engagement.
COAACH collaborates with faith-based groups, local organizations, students, and health professionals to deliver culturally responsive health education, promote brain health awareness, and connect older adults to supportive resources. Our approach prioritizes the lived experiences and needs of diverse communities to develop health solutions that are inclusive, effective, and relevant.
We are committed to advocating for the needs and rights of dementia patients and advancing scientific research toward prevention, treatment, and a cure.
Vision: To create communities where all individuals—regardless of race, background, or socioeconomic status—can age with dignity, health, and access to the resources they need to thrive.
Mission: To improve the health and well-being of underserved and aging populations through:
COAACH collaborates with faith-based groups, local organizations, students, and health professionals to deliver culturally responsive health education, promote brain health awareness, and connect older adults to supportive resources. Our approach prioritizes the lived experiences and needs of diverse communities to develop health solutions that are inclusive, effective, and relevant.
We are committed to advocating for the needs and rights of dementia patients and advancing scientific research toward prevention, treatment, and a cure.
Vision: To create communities where all individuals—regardless of race, background, or socioeconomic status—can age with dignity, health, and access to the resources they need to thrive.
Mission: To improve the health and well-being of underserved and aging populations through:
- Community-driven outreach and education on Alzheimer’s, brain health, and chronic disease prevention.
- Engaging and training the next generation of scholars and community health leaders.
- Conducting inclusive research that informs policy, practice, and interventions.
- Building partnerships that foster sustainable change and support healthy aging.
