PHOENIX – The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Native American outreach program will hold its 19th annual “Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia in Native Americans” from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 30, at Little America Hotel’s Grand Ballrooms, 2515 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff.
The event is geared toward helping families and professional caregivers, health care and human service providers, educators and tribal leaders better understand how dementia impacts tribal communities.
One in five Native American adults aged 45 and older reports experiencing memory or thinking problems that might be a sign of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Research shows Native Americans are more likely to develop Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia than their White counterparts.
“This gathering is an opportunity to share knowledge, resources, and hope with those who are walking the dementia journey in Native communities,” said Lori Nisson, family and community services director for Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. “By working together, we can honor traditions, strengthen caregiving, and ensure that families have the culturally meaningful support they need.”
Topics will include understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia in tribal communities, the caregiver experience and self-care strategies, communicating with persons living with dementia, and research updates.
A pre-conference intensive event for professionals who serve tribal community members affected by dementia will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Little America Hotel.
Cost for each event is $30. Registration is required. Call 602-230-2273 (CARE) or visit bannerhealth.com/AlzNativeAmericanConference for the conference, and bannerhealth.com/AlzNativeAmericanPreConference for the pre-conference.
Since its inception in 2006, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute has sought to find effective Alzheimer’s disease prevention therapies without losing another generation, establish a new model of dementia care for patients and family caregivers, and forge new models of collaboration in biomedical research. It has made groundbreaking contributions to the unusually early detection, tracking, diagnosis and study of Alzheimer’s, and aims to find an effective prevention therapy. It includes the pioneering Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative, an extensive profile of research studies and clinical trials, comprehensive clinical, family and community service programs, a leading brain imaging research program, and strategic partnerships with public and private research organizations around the world. Learn more at www.BannerHealth.com/Alzheimers.
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