International Association for Indigenous Aging

First Aid for People with Alzheimer’s

This article, created by Pacific Medical Training, was written to help prepare first responders to treat individuals with Alzheimer's. This article talks about ways to recognize Alzheimer's and provides information about how Alzheimer's disease progresses.  The article outlines common emergencies that occur and how they can be prevented. The article focuses on communication strategies that ...

Resource – Activity manual to honor Alaska Native cultures and traditions in care facilities

This manual was written by Don Thibedeau, Social Worker (Denakké, Fairbanks) and Jordan P. Lewis, Ph.D., MSW, CPG (Aleut/Unangan, Village of Naknek). This training manual was developed with the hope of easing the transition of Alaska Native Elders to facility-based living. Denali Center was selected for this study because of its reputation as a model ...

Service – National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center is dedicated to restoring sovereignty and safeguarding Native Women and Children. The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, Inc. (NIWRC) is a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women and children. The NIWRC provides national leadership in ending gender-based violence in tribal communities by lifting up the collective voices ...

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