Fostering Community Partnerships
Steffi Kim

TL;DR
This paper discusses how partnerships help address dementia care needs in remote Alaska Native communities by sharing culturally sensitive knowledge and resources.
Contribution
The paper highlights a collaborative approach to building community partnerships for dementia care in Alaska Native communities.
Findings
Partnerships help reduce stigma and support caregivers in Alaska Native communities.
Collaboration leads to better resources and advocacy for dementia care at the community and state levels.
Alaska Native culture plays a protective role in dementia caregiving.
Abstract
The importance of building local and national partnerships to address the crucial need to share culturally sensitive knowledge related to brain health, resources and support for dementia caregivers, and dementia knowledge in remote Alaska Native communities is well known. This presentation will discuss the partnership-building process and its impact on communities at the family, community, and state levels. Remote Alaska Native communities have unique needs in addressing health disparities, access to resources, and the latest health-related knowledge. With increasing numbers of Alaska Native people being diagnosed with dementia, it is crucial to continue to share information on brain health, warning signs of dementia, and what dementia is, as well as to develop resources that specifically speak to the needs of those living in these communities. Alaska Native culture has shown to be a…
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Taxonomy
TopicsIndigenous Health, Education, and Rights · Indigenous Studies and Ecology · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
