News and Announcements

2023 Cooperative Agreement Funding Opportunity Available

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting applications for cooperative agreements for Addressing Dementia in Indian Country through June 27, 2023. Read the IHS Blog Post about the $1.8M in funding, and learn about how to apply to this opportunity.

May is Older Americans Month

Join IHS in celebrating #OlderAmericansMonth this May! This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers a chance to explore a wide range of aging experiences and promotes the importance of enjoying independence and fulfillment as we age. Read the White House Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2023 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov .

A series of social media graphics and messages will be published on IHS social media channels over the month. The graphics include submissions from tribal elders, friends and family. Follow IHS on Facebook Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov , Twitter Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov , and LinkedIn Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  to like and share the posts and help amplify our messages this month.

To learn more, visit the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Administration on Aging Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov , follow @ACLgov, and join in the conversation all month-long with your own posts: #NativeHealth #HealthyAging #AgingUnbound #OlderAmericansMonth

HHS Addressing Disparities and Risk Reduction for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2022 Update Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov . Through the Plan, HHS and its federal partners are working to improve research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) , increase support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, and encourage action to reduce risk factors.

Alzheimer's Association: Navajo Tribal Member Coordinates Alzheimer's Training Through IHS

The Alzheimer's Association has posted a blog post Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  on Valerie Jones, elder health care data coordinator with IHS and a member of the Navajo Nation. The post shares how the Association and the IHS are working together to address and improve the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives living with Alzheimer's disease and all other dementias, and their caregivers.

Models of Care funding Grantees Announced

Grantees for the Addressing Alzheimer’s in Indian Country: Models of Care funding have been announced.