The month of June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. A time for raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and brain health. Each June, the Alzheimer’s Association leads the nation’s efforts to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s. On June 21, the day of the summer solstice, people from across the world recognized “The Longest Day,” an effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s. The month of 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.
During the month of June, 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 other important issues for native elders, such as elder justice. IA2 attended the STAGES Convening, the Title VI Cluster Training, and team members traveled to Albuquerque to participate in a resource informational video shoot. Along with travel, our team has been busy working on various other activities.
— Now Available on the IA2 website, “Tribal Resolution Toolkit,” a resource to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in tribal communities. Read more about the package of materials available below.
—Read our latest release: IA² Awarded Partnering for Vaccine Equity (P4VE) Grant Aiming to Increase Culturally Tailored Health Education & Promotion Content
— The IA2 P4VE Team is looking for Vaccination Champion Sites to host a vaccination campaign for either covid or the flu. Learn more and participate today!
— IA² is working to incorporate multi-generational, gender-inclusive photographs into our health education and promotion products. Submit your photos today!
— Check out the toolkit “Tribal Outreach Toolkit for Title VI MIPPA Grantees” including items like “American Indians and Alaska Natives: Key Demographics and Characteristics” – all available on IA²’s Website!
Be sure to check out our ever-evolving Brain Health Resource Library for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, available on our website.