Culturally responsive approaches to brain health and dementia education for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

ABSTRACT: While American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (AI/AN/NH) populations have disproportionately been affected by dementia, these communities are resilient and offer critical insight about dementia and brain health through the aging process. Existing dementia education often neglects cultural nuances and realities that influence health beliefs and practices in these communities, focusing on disparities or erasing Native experiences entirely. This article highlights the importance and impact of culturally tailoring dementia education, serving as a call to action for providers, policymakers, and partners to consider the needs of AI/AN/NH communities when addressing dementia. As the only Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded AI/AN Resource Center for Brain Health, the Inte

SUBMITTER: Dorame B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12736973 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature