In this PSA created by the health education network GoodHealthTV on Youtube, Jesse Jones narrates a heartfelt story about what dementia is and how it can manifest in those at risk of developing dementia in the American Indian/Alaska Native community, most often of whom are elders.
Want to learn more about dementia in addition to its signs and symptoms? Click on the resources below:
- Alzheimer’s Association webinar on understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Flyer – 10 Signs of Thinking or Memory Changes That Might Be Dementia
- Factsheet – Signs and Symptoms of Dementia: An Indigenous Guide
- 2022 Facts and Figures on Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Early Diagnosis for Native Communities
For even more information about dementia and Alzheimer’s, feel free to check out the brain health feed in the newsroom on our website.
