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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Program

Program Impact

Infographic: Overview of Elder Health and Alzheimer's Programs

Alzheimer's Infographic

The Elder Health and Alzheimer's Programs use a tribally driven, coordinated approach to improve dementia care.

This infographic shows how the program partners with tribal communities to support timely diagnosis, expand screening, strengthen the workforce through training and events, and share information through newsletters, social media, and outreach activities. It also highlights how the program uses data to guide improvements and support clinical care in ways that honor culture, community priorities, and local strengths.

View or download our Impact of the Elder Health and Alzheimer's Program [PDF 157 KB] infographic.

Alzheimer's Program Blog Post

In 2025, the Elder Health Team of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Alzheimer's Program continued efforts to advance dementia care across the Indian Health Service, tribal, and urban Indian health ( I/T/U) sites and American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Our strategy was driven by four key priorities:

  • Expanding Care
  • Building Workforce
  • Increasing Awareness
  • Data-Driven Management

Read more about the program's progress in our March 2026 IHS Blog post: A 2025 Reflection: Expanding Dementia Care in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities.