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Memory loss that is getting worse and interferes with your daily life is not a normal part of aging. Memory lapses—like getting lost while driving on your familiar route to the grocery store or having trouble recalling very recent events—could be something more serious to discuss with a health care provider. This web feature highlights ...

July 19, 2023 | 2 PM EST , 11 AM PT The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) will be hosting the American Indian & Alaska Native Resource Center for Brain Health Webinar Series. Three webinars will be taking place over the coming months of June and July 2023. We invite you to join IA² and various featured speakers to ...

July 21, 2023 | 2 Pm EST, 11 AM PT The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) will be hosting the American Indian & Alaska Native Resource Center for Brain Health Webinar Series. Three webinars will be taking place over the coming months of June and July 2023. We invite you to join IA² and various featured speakers to learn ...

June 26, 2023 | 1 PM EST, 10 AM PT The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) will be hosting the American Indian & Alaska Native Resource Center for Brain Health Webinar Series. Three webinars will be taking place over the coming months of June and July 2023. We invite you to join IA² and various featured speakers to learn ...

The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) will be hosting the American Indian & Alaska Native Resource Center for Brain Health Webinar Series. Three webinars will be taking place over the coming months of June and July 2023. We invite you to join IA² and various featured speakers to learn more about Brain Health, Traditional Foods and ...

You have a powerful story to share! Enter by August 31, 2023 for your chance to receive a $30 gift card! The International Association for Indigenous Aging ( IA²) is putting together a library of stories including the perspectives of American Indian and Alaska Native elders and their caregivers about memory loss, related dementias, caregiving or ...

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse is an alarming form of mistreatment not easily recognized. This BearPaw Media production focuses on how elder abuse hurts individuals and destroys families. This docu-drama features the wise voices of community elders as they talk about the important role of elders in traditional Aboriginal culture and ...

Over 400 people traveled to the Shoshone-Bannock Reservation for the 11th Annual Taking A Stand Against Elder Abuse Conference hosted by Marcia Hall with the Shoshone-Bannock Elder & Adult Protection Services. There was a wide range of professionals and elders who attended. IA² 's Peggy Jo Archer of NAEJI started the conference by hosting a listening session ...

The month of May is Older Americans Month. Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2023 theme is Aging Unbound, which offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes. Learn more by visiting here. Over the month of May, the ...

The IA2’s COVID-19 public outreach and education campaign is a national initiative to increase the public’s understanding of the disease and confidence in and uptake of Native elder COVID-19 vaccines while reinforcing basic prevention measures.​ These videos are of Vaccination Champions who share their experiences. Share these videos with your online network or during presentations. These videos ...

The IA2’s COVID-19 public outreach and education campaign is a national initiative to increase the public’s understanding of the disease and confidence in and uptake of Native elder COVID-19 vaccines while reinforcing basic prevention measures.​ These videos are of Vaccination Champions who share their experiences. Share these videos with your online network or during presentations. These videos ...

Improve quality of life and learn how to assist and support older adults who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge by getting certified in an evidence-based, early-intervention training program.   Older adults have high rates of late-onset mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression, and low rates of identification and treatment. ...

Caregiving can be rewarding, but it is also challenging. That’s why taking care of yourself — physically and mentally — is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. A few ways you can care for yourself include: Make time for a hobby you enjoy. Join a support group. Ask for ...

IA2  has developed a set of resources with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to help professionals communicate with tribal elders about Medicare and subsidy programs and give them tips for successful outreach to Native Americans A variety of resources are available for view and download. Key Resources Include 'Medicare and the Indian Health Service' and ...

This web-based simulation page was created to educate and share about various signs and symptoms that people may see in those who have dementia or memory loss. Various location images are provided to learn about challenges with dementia in common scenarios, along with tips on how to help those you love or care for. Should ...

Interested in becoming a Dementia Friend?  Join us and become a Dementia Friend for American Indian and Alaska Native communities! By participating in the information session, you will become a Dementia Friend and help make your community more inclusive for people living with dementia!   Information Sessions:   Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, 03:00 PM (Eastern Time) ...

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. The sample resolution is a mechanism for a tribal governing body to address program and/or policy matters that affect the welfare of American Indian and Alaska Native governments and communities, specifically ...

This fact sheet provides information and guidance Navigators and certified application counselors (collectively, assisters) need to know in order to help American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) understand health coverage options through the Marketplace, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This is a technical document including links and covers various topics. {{ vc_btn: ...

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 some of the other ...