Monthly E-Newsletters

November marks a significant time for reflection and action, as we honor Native American Heritage Month, National Family Caregivers Month, and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. For Native communities, these observances presents an opportunity to celebrate the resilience of Native elders, acknowledge the vital role of caregivers, and raise awareness about the growing impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. These themes are deeply intertwined, as the health and well-being of elders remain central to the preservation of cultural knowledge, traditions, and identity.

In October, we recognize the significance of Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honor the resilience, wisdom, and contributions of Indigenous communities. This month, we focus on the powerful link between cultural celebration and brain health. Recognizing and celebrating our heritage helps to ground us, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being—an essential foundation for brain health.

This September, as we recognize World Alzheimer’s Month, it’s more important than ever to focus on brain health within tribal communities. American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian peoples face unique risks due to a history of trauma and disparities in healthcare access. However, by embracing cultural strengths—like traditional foods, languages, and practices—tribal communities can reduce the risk of dementia and promote healthier aging.

This month, we encourage you to explore our latest resources on reducing dementia risk, share your stories of resilience, and continue advocating for brain health across Indian Country.

As the days grow shorter and the warmth of summer gradually turns into autumn, we find ourselves in a season of transition. In this spirit of change, it is essential to turn our attention to our health. Just as seasons shift, we do as well. As we move forward into this new season let us do so with mindfulness. Learn more about what the IA² team has been up to during the month of August.

We hope everyone is having a happy and safe summer, enjoying time with loved ones and the activities that come with the season. Learn more about what the IA² team and other organizations have been up to during the month of July.

The month of June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. June is a prime opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Join IA² , the Alzheimer’s Association, and many others in promoting Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

May was Older Americans Month! The 2024 theme was Powered by Connection, which recognized the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Over the month of May, the IA² team was busy working on developing resources, traveling to events and conferences, and collaborating with others.

Happy Spring! Over the month of April, the IA² team was busy working on developing resources, planning events, and welcoming new team members. Scroll down to see all of the featured updates in this month’s newsletter.

Spring has sprung! We welcome the vernal equinox and all of the seasonal changes that come with this season. Over the month of March, the IA² team was busy.

February is American Heart Month. We were reminded of the importance of maintaining our heart health, as it is intertwined with our overall health. Your heart health plays a big part in your brain health. Your heart is like the start of a flowing river.

The IA² Brain Health team is ready to start off the New Year with work about the connections between dementia and focused on hearing loss, traumatic brain injury, sleep, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

December has been a busy month for the IA² Brain Health team. Over the course of the month, our team shared about our organization and about our information products. We have many products and activities to be proud of from 2023. As we closed out the year, we also took time to reflect on…

The month of November is both Native American Heritage Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Native American Heritage month is a time to celebrate and honor American Indian and Alaska Native people from all around the country and to honor the traditions, culture, history, and livelihood that…

During the month of October, the IA²  team was busy. The IA² team was able to travel for exciting events to learn and share about important issues for native elders. IA² ‘s Brain Health Team attended the BOLD Grantee Kick-Off Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, with the opportunity to share our work about brain health and our many resources…

The fall and winter months are quickly approaching as parts of the country are experiencing the changing leaves and fall activities are starting up. During the month of September, the IA2 team was very busy. The IA2 team was able to travel again in September for many exciting events to learn and share about important issues for native elders…

We have officially made it past the halfway point for the 2023 year! During the month of August, the IA2 team was very busy. On August 9, the team joined many others in celebrating International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples, to raise awareness and protect the…

The month of July is a time to celebrate summer festivities and the many fruits that come from the season. Spending time with loved ones in the summer sunshine, enjoying a cool evening bonfire with music, watching your gardens grow, or attending gatherings with friends…

The month of June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. A time for raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and brain health. The IA2 team was able to travel again this month for many exciting events to learn and share more about brain health and other important issues for native elders…

Over the month of May, the IA²  team was very busy. The IA² team was able to travel again this month for many exciting events to learn and share more about brain health and elder justice.

Over the month of April, the IA²  team was busy. The IA² team was able to travel this month for many exciting events to learn and share more about brain health, wandering, and elder justice among other topics, with American Indian and Alaska Native elders. IA²  attended the …

Over the month of March, the IA² Brain Health team was busy. Many of our brain health resources are now available on our website for print and for download, we also would like to welcome Peggy Jo Archer the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI) Project Coordinator! In case you missed it, be sure to check out …

We are officially less than 30 days away from spring. The days will soon start to get longer again. Over the month of February, the IA² Brain Health team was busy. During February, several of our new information products were released, and we have an exciting announcement, welcoming our new Alzheimer’s and Dementia Project Director, Molita Yazzie!

Happy New Year to all from the IA² Brain Health team. We hope your new year is off to a great start. We sure have been busy and excited for all that will come in 2023! Over the course of the month, our team has had the opportunity to share with others about our organization and our new information products, as well as an exciting announcement.

December has been a busy month for the IA² Brain Health team. Over the course of the month, our team has had the opportunity to share with others about our organization and about our new information products. As we closed out 2022, we also took time to reflect on all of our achievements and lessons learned, as well as prepare for the New Year by setting goals.

November has been a busy month for the IA² Brain Health team. This month our team has had the opportunity to share with others about the different types of caregiving as well as about our new information products.

October has been a busy month for the IA² Brain Health team. Check out some of the latest highlights.

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. This month it is especially important to consider ways that you can reduce your risk of developing diseases like dementia. You can check out this web feature created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to view information and tips on ways to improve your brain health. What will you do this June to improve your brain health?

May is Older Americans Month. A great time to stop, reflect, and recognize the contributions of older adults across the nation and in our communities. Elders raise families, give back to their community, provide mentorship to upcoming generations, are knowledge holders, and so much more. This month especially, we take time to acknowledge and celebrate our elders.

April showers bring May flowers. With all of the rain, we are sure to see spring flourish, birds chirping, flowers blooming, and bees buzzing. Spring has surely sprung!

Spring sure is on the way, though it seems winter isn’t going away without a fight. At least in places that saw both spring-like days AND snow this past weekend and week.

We are very excited to share our February updates. The IA2 team continues our busy run into the new year.

We are excited to share our December and January updates. It has been a busy start to kick off the new year for the IA2 team!

We are very excited to share our November updates. Like every month, IA2 has been busy!

We are very excited to share our October updates in the Resource Center in Action section. Like every month, IA² has been busy!

For September, we are very excited to share many updates in the Resource Center in Action section. Like every month, it’s been busy!

In early August, IA2 participated in NICOA’s Elders Conference in Reno, Nevada. IA2 hosted listening sessions, trainings, workshops, photo sessions, and other educational opportunities.

The July Resource Center In Action – IA2 is very excited to bring many updates to the Resource Center in Action. IA2 has been creating connections with various organizations and growing in capacity.

Welcome to the 1st American Indian and Alaska Native Brain Health Resource Center E-news from the International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2)!

The month of November is both Native American Heritage Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Native American Heritage month is a time to celebrate and honor American Indian and Alaska Native people from all around the country and to honor the traditions, culture, history, and livelihood that…