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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Program

Overview of the Program

Vision

We envision optimized quality of life and longevity for older American Indian and Alaska Native people, their caregivers, and their families.

What we do

Alzheimer's Program diagram

Our work is designed around four priority areas:

  • Grants and program awards: We fund innovative, culturally relevant models of care to improve dementia services.
  • Education, training, and workforce development: We collaborate with agencies, tribes, organizations, and communities to offer a wide range of training and education opportunities.
  • Outreach, awareness, and engagement: We share information and updates through direct communication, events, news, and key observances to reach and engage with communities.
  • Data, technical assistance, and program support: We offer technical assistance, pilot new programs and tools, and help communities access resources and track progress to ensure informed decision-making.

The IHS Alzheimer's Program was created in 2022 to improve elder care, awareness, and caregiver support based on input from tribal and urban Indian leadership and communities. [PDF - 276 KB]