Educational Videos

These educational videos can help you improve dementia awareness, provide tools, and support dementia programs. They can serve as a resource for:

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Patients
Family members
Caregivers
Health care professionals
Community health staff

IHS Alzheimer's Program Videos

The Alzheimer's Program has produced brief videos to share information about dementia detection, dementia screening tools, and advance care planning. Each was developed for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Supporting Accurate and Timely Dementia Diagnosis in the Indian Health System

IHS staff share how to get involved in IHS programs and pilots that support elders with accurate, timely dementia screening and diagnosis.

Every Moment Matters: Timely Dementia Detection Helps Protect Our Stories and Our Loved Ones

This video discusses the importance of timely dementia detection. It explains how an earlier diagnosis can give patients and families time to prepare for additional treatment and care. Stories are shared by family members and health care staff.

Advance Care Plans: Honoring Wishes and Traditions

This video describes advance care planning. Providers and a family member share different viewpoints on the importance of creating advance care plans. Helpful hints are provided about how providers can start conversations.

Mini-Cog Training Videos

Watch four training videos on using the Mini-Cog training tool that inform providers and health care staff on using this dementia screening tool with American Indian and Alaska Native patients.