American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults are at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), yet little is known about resources allocated for their treatment.
In a new peer-reviewed paper published today in the Alzheimer’s & Dementia, scholars and healthcare experts present first of its kind research focused on dementia among AI/AN adults and the costs of treating this disease within the Indian Health Service (IHS) and tribal health programs.
“There’s currently not enough information about dementia among AI/AN people, compared to other US…
