IA² Resources
IA2 and Your Organization
The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2) has a current and evolving resource library covering a variety of topics. IA2 also provides free subject matter expert consultation and referrals to tribal and urban Indian organization staff and state, local, and tribal public health entities nationwide. If you would be interested in connecting with the team at IA2 to learn more or discuss the potential of further collaboration or IA2 presenting for your organization about the resources available, be sure to reach out.
Native Brain Health and Dementia Risk Reduction Toolkit
The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) created the Native Brain Health and Dementia Risk Reduction Social Media Toolkit to raise awareness of dementia risk reduction and brain health in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. IA²’s goal is to engage community members, public health professionals, and community leaders.
Healthy Brain Rack Card
Dementia 101 Video
Everyone slows down as they get older, both in body and mind. For the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations, dementia is three times more likely than it is in the U.S. population for people over 65. Some changes in memory or thinking that make it hard to get through the day are not a normal part of aging, these changes could be signs of early dementia.
The River Story – Video
The River Story applies a Native American cultural analogy to the topic of dementia. This updated version of The River Story has been created for use in the adaptation of the Dementia Friends for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The story is read by Dave Baldridge, executive director of the International Association for Indigenous Aging. Dave successfully lives and works with dementia. The River Story was originally written and narrated by Dr. Anton (Waagosh) Truer, Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.
Dementia Risk Reduction Fliers – Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain
The International Association for Indigenous Aging has revised and updated a two-page flyer about dementia risk reduction, intended for American Indian and Alaska Native nations and tribal serving organizations to use. Designed by and for indigenous people, this flyer is part of our Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain initiative, which was created to raise awareness among tribal community members and educate them about the connection between heart and brain health.
10 Signs of Thinking or Memory Changes That Might Be Dementia
The International Association for Indigenous Aging has created a flyer with 10 signs of thinking and memory changes that could potentially be signs of dementia specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
There are two design options, one with pictures and one with no pictures.
Healthy Food, Healthy Brain Rack Card Series
A planned 6-series ready-for-use rack card for American Indian and Alaska Native nations and tribal serving organizations; the first part is already out!
This healthy eating-focused message series includes practical advice and culturally relevant recipes.
Rack cards can be distributed through senior centers, inter-tribal organizations, healthcare facilities, administrative offices, tribal newspapers/radio stations, and as mailers to tribal members. Tribal meal delivery programs can incorporate weekly distribution for in-person and home-delivered meals. High-resolution files are available for download.
Help Reduce Your Risks of Dementia – Info Graphic
IA² has adapted The Lancet Risk factors for dementia infographic and created a version culturally tailored towards American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The process of creating this infographic included talking circles with tribal community members, Dementia Friends & Champions, the University of Nevada, Reno Dementia Engagement, Education and Research (DEER) Program, IA²’s Brain Health Leadership team, and internal IA² staff members.
Tribal Law & Policy – Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Issues
The International Association for Indigenous Aging and Splaine Consulting have created a new policy report for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. This report explores existing tribal laws and policies related Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia for Native communities.
UPCOMING – Dementia Bingo
Please check back later for more information about our social media toolkit.
Tribal Resolution Toolkit
“The Tribal Resolution Package” was developed by the International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in tribal communities.
ADRD State Plans
This guide is a resource to aid in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) policy and planning for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribal communities and their leaders, and state and local public health entities. This guide is a resource to aid in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) policy and planning for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribal communities and their leaders, and state and local public health entities.
The Wandering Toolkit
The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) proudly presents “Creating a Tribal Safety Net to Address Wandering Persons,” commonly known as The Wandering Toolkit. This essential resource is designed to support community members, public health professionals, and leaders in creating a community response to address wandering incidents among elders living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.
The International Association for Indigenous Aging, a 501(c)3 non-profit educational association, works to:
- Ensure the provision of appropriate and quality services and resources for indigenous elders.
- Expand opportunities for elders’ involvement in environmentalism, community participation, health maintenance, volunteerism/civic engagement, consumerism, senior enterprise.
- Enhance the protection of the rights of elders including their freedom from abuse and neglect and their right to autonomy.
- Educate the public, policymakers and practitioners about the status of indigenous elders.
- Improve the status of older people worldwide, especially indigenous populations.
IA2 works collaboratively, drawing upon our network of people from all sectors and multiple professions, including researchers, academicians, media experts, and outreach and intervention specialists from around the country. We bring to bear their experience and expertise in our work to improve the lives of indigenous people.
