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8 Aug 2025
IA2 American Indian and Alaska Native Brain Health E-News - July 2025 - mailchi.mp/iasquared/ia2-ame…
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IA2 has a wealth of resources to support and advocate for elders in Tribal communities. Check out our HBI (Healthy Brain Initiative) resource library: iasquared.org/resources/
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Don't miss our Healthy Brain - Healthy Heart Webinar June 24th at 1pm EST. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
IA2 will cover our resource from our Healthy Brain Healthy Heart flyer. When you manage heart disease risk factors - you are helping reduce the risk of dementia.
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Last month, Ron Eppes and Dr. J. Neil Henderson presented at the “Medicine: Traditional Healing Meets Clinical Care” Summit in Nixon, highlighting whole-person aging and the integration of traditional healing and clinical care in Native communities.
#Dementia #Alzheimers #summit
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The ACL and the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) are hosting a webinar series focused on protecting older adults from abuse, fraud, neglect, and exploitation - including scams, imposter fraud, and online safety. ejcc.acl.gov/events#gsc.tab=…
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During Elder Justice Awareness Month, ACL and the Elder Justice Coordinating Council are hosting a webinar series focused on protecting older adults by strengthening awareness, prevention, and response to fraud, abuse, and exploitation. Learn more here: ejcc.acl.gov/events#gsc.tab=…
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IA² will join the Arizona Division of Aging and Adult Services for the 8th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference on June 15. This important event advances awareness, prevention, and support for older adults and Tribal communities. des.az.gov/WEAADAZ
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On June 11, Kendra Kuehn will deliver a keynote at the 27th Annual Elder Abuse Prevention Conference, focusing on elder abuse in Indian Country and the role of Tribal APS in protecting elders and vulnerable adults. velocitypayment.com/client/k…
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Join us on June 17 at the 8th Annual Minnesota World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference! Peggy Jo Archer will lead “Tribal Adult Protective Services: Voices from the Frontlines,” highlighting culturally grounded approaches to protecting Native elders. elderjusticemn.org/minnesota…
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June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Throughout the month, communities and organizations are raising awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults while promoting prevention, protection, and elder justice. Learn more: ncea.usc.edu/weaad/
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This week we’re sharing IA²’s Symptom Tracker for monitoring memory, behavior, and daily changes over time. Includes example entries and signs like difficulty with familiar tasks, communication, mood, balance changes.
Download: iasquared.org/resources/symp…
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IA2 American Indian and Alaska Native Brain Health E-News - May - 2026 - mailchi.mp/iasquared/ia2-ame…
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IA2 American Indian and Alaska Native Brain Health E-News - May - 2026 - mailchi.mp/iasquared/ia2-ame…
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This week we’re sharing facts about dementia—what it is and isn’t. IA² “Myths & Truths About Memory Loss” rack card helps distinguish normal aging vs dementia signs and when to seek support.
Learn more: iasquared.org/resources/myth…
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One common sign of dementia is wandering. IA² offers “Creating a Tribal Safety Net to Address Wandering Persons” (The Wandering Toolkit) to support safe response and return.
Download: iasquared.org/wandering-tool…
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Download our “10 Signs of Memory Changes That May Indicate Dementia” fact sheet for AI/AN communities.
Download: iasquared.org/resources/10-s…
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This week we’re sharing what dementia is and is not—signs, symptoms, myths, and truths. Understanding dementia can reduce fear and help families seek support earlier.
Watch: iasquared.org/resources/deme…
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New IHS (HHS) Alzheimer’s Program video: “Supporting Accurate and Timely Dementia Diagnosis in Indian Health Systems” highlights efforts to improve recognition and diagnosis across Indian Health Systems, including programs, pilots, and system innovations.
youtube.com/watch?v=CCyFr0jk…
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Watch this IHS (HHS) Alzheimer’s Programs video: “Advance Care Plans: Honoring Wishes and Traditions.” on advance care planning in dementia care and how early conversations ensure wishes, values, and cultural traditions are respected.
youtube.com/watch?v=8soSEhqd…
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New from IHS (HHS) Alzheimer’s Programs video series: Every Moment Matters highlights timely dementia detection and how earlier diagnosis supports planning, care, and connection through family stories and clinical insight. youtube.com/watch?v=ge3jQcFW…
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Funding opportunity now open! FY26 Tribal MIPPA Funding Opportunity supports outreach to help Native American elders access Medicare benefits. Minimum $4,000 per grantee. Apply by July 7, 2026 11:59 ET. Submit: MIPPA.Grants@acl.hhs.gov
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