Outreach and Awareness

Doctor reaching out to patient at home visit

The Indian Health Service Alzheimer’s Program works with tribal communities, health providers, and partner organizations to increase understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Outreach efforts focus on sharing clear information, supporting timely detection, and helping families and caregivers feel confident as they navigate dementia care.

Explore our online resources, trainings, and activities and use this information to reduce stigma, encourage early conversations about memory concerns, and strengthen trust between families and health care teams in your community.

On the pages linked below, find easy-to-understand information about dementia, updates on program activities, and ways to stay connected. And read stories from local programs that are improving care and support in culturally grounded ways, showing how communities are leading the way in dementia awareness and elder care.