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August 2024

Alzheimer's newsletter

August 30, 2024

Indian Health GeriScholar Focuses on Connections with Patients

Dr. Mia Lozada is an Indian Health GeriScholar from Gallup Indian Medical Center. She has... Read more


Alzheimer's newsletter

August 30, 2024

IHS Awards Alzheimer's Training and Education Contract

We're excited to share that the University of Washington has been awarded the Alzheimer’s Program Training and Education contract by the... Read more


Alzheimer's newsletter

August 30, 2024

IHS Hosts Photo Shoots in the Great Plains and Bemidji Areas

The IHS Alzheimer’s Program recently collaborated to photograph elders, caregivers, clinical staff, and communities in... Read more


Alzheimer's newsletter

August 16, 2024

Geriatric Nurse Fellows Making A Difference In Local Communities

Fourteen Geriatric Nurse Fellows from the Indian Health Geriatric Nurse Fellowship pilot program’s first cohort shared results from... Read more


Alzheimer's newsletter

August 16, 2024

Lancet Commission Study Identifies Two New Dementia Risk Factors

An update released by the Lancet Commission states that untreated vision loss and high LDL/bad cholesterol are newly determined risk factors for ... Read more


Alzheimer's newsletter

August 1, 2024

Increasing Trust and Acceptance: Tips for Caregiver Support Groups

Those who care for patients living with memory disorders often experience "caregiver burden" and stress. These emotional challenges can negatively affect their... Read more


Alzheimer's newsletter

August 1, 2024

IHS Elder Health Team Featured in Neurology Today Article

Neurology Today reached out to the IHS Elder Health team to respond to the National Institute of Health (NIH)-supported research that was recently published that found... Read more