Building Accessible and Culturally Sensitive Resources: Alaska Native Community-Engaged Aging Research Lab
Hannah Rebadulla, Murat Demir, Alexandra Timmins, Edmond Arroyo, Zoey Hilderbrand, Prince Alejo, Steffi Kim

TL;DR
Researchers collaborated with Alaska Native communities to create accessible dementia resources and educational tools tailored to remote areas.
Contribution
The paper introduces community-driven strategies for dementia education and support in rural Alaska Native communities.
Findings
Community engagement strategies like radio shows and cultural festivals were used to share dementia resources.
Collaboration with local partners helped strengthen community-held knowledge about dementia care.
The project emphasizes culturally sensitive approaches to brain health and dementia prevention.
Abstract
Kim and colleagues joined with community members to develop accessible, community-driven online educational resources focused on dementia prevention, dementia knowledge, and dementia caregiver resources and support in remote Alaska Native communities. The presentation will outline community engagement strategies and efforts to strengthen community-held knowledge and practices that can be emphasized and built upon in Alaska Native dementia care practices and provide increased awareness of brain health and dementia knowledge. Presenters will outline the strengths and benefits of a collaborative that consists of various community partners engaging rural and remote communities related to aging, dementia, and caregiving. Furthermore, presenters will describe the unique engagement practices vital to sharing available resources and materials to rural villages in Alaska, including radio shows,…
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Taxonomy
TopicsIndigenous Health, Education, and Rights · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Indigenous Studies and Ecology
