Brain health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alzheimer's Association have released the fourth edition of the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map, titled "Healthy Brain Initiative: State and Local Road Map for Public Health, 2023-2027." This Road Map provides public health officials across the United States with a comprehensive set of strategies to promote brain health and enhance the lives of individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. The new edition focuses on strengthening partnerships, evaluating and utilizing data, building a diverse workforce, and engaging and educating the public. It emphasizes health equity and addresses social determinants of health that impact brain health.....

This publication highlights some of the innovative work AAAs and Title VI Aging Programs are doing to tackle the critical issues of brain health and housing and homelessness among older adults in their communities. Based on findings from previous n4a topical polls, this publications shows a few examples of the various ways AAAs and Title VI programs are adapting their programs and services to meet the changing needs of older adults.