LTSS Webinar - Dementia Initiatives and Resources from the International Association for Indigenous Aging

Event Description: 

This session will discuss the challenges of caregiving in Indian Country, showcase efforts of the International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2) in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and feature tribal aging resources from Association for Indigenous Aging.

Objectives:

  • Provide an overview of the national Healthy Brain Initiative
  • Discuss a project funded by the U.S. Department of Justice to prevent tribal elders with dementia from wandering
  • Highlight the Dementia Friends program for American Indian and Alaska Native communities

This webinar will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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Dates: 
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 9:00am to 10:00am EST
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Sponsor: 
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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