October 2022 Supporting Tribal Communities on Indigenous People’s Day   As many as 1 in 3 American Indian/Alaska Native individuals will develop Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. By 2060, the number of American Indian/Alaska Native individuals aged 65 and older living with dementia is projected to increase four-fold.  The Alzheimer’s Association is working to support people from tribal communities who are living with dementia or who are supporting someone who is living with dementia. Recently, as part of the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI), the Association collaborated with the National Indian Health Board to award grants to four Tribes. You can view a webinar to learn how those Tribes have worked to address Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia in their communities. The Native Americans and Alzheimer’s page on the Association’s website has information and resources including facts, volunteer opportunities, and partnership information. The HBI Road Map for Indian Country is a guide for American Indian and Alaska Native leaders to learn about dementia and start discussions in their communities. The guide highlights data from Indian Country that help define the challenge of dementia across American Indian and Alaska Native communities and describes opportunities for addressing the growing crisis.

Emerging Evidence Subjective Cognitive Decline High Among Trans/Nonbinary Older Adults   Nearly 17 percent of adults aged 50 and older who identify as transgender or nonbinary report having memory problems – subjective cognitive decline (SCD) – that have gotten worse over the past year according to a new study. Additionally, this population is subject to significant discrimination in medical settings. More than two-thirds report experiencing discrimination in medical settings due to their gender identity, and they are 4.5 times more likely to report SCD than those who do not experience such discrimination.

Upcoming Events BOLD Center of Excellence on Early Detection Symposium October 25 — October 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET October 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 ET Join the BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection for a virtual three-part national symposium on the early detection and diagnosis of dementia. Speakers will share effective strategies and lessons learned for promoting early detection across settings. Participants will also engage in interactive peer-to-peer workshops that provide opportunities to share dementia detection goals and efforts — and to identify opportunities for collaboration and improvement. Click here to register   Momentum Discussion: Translating Evidence into Practice: The Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting November 4 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET Indianapolis, Indiana Conference Room: 120-121 This session, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will identify public health approaches and practices to addressing brain health, dementia, and caregiving. Learn about the history and future of the HBI Road Map, including ways it is guiding public health action. Meet the Alzheimer’s Association Public Health Team in Person at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting and American Public Health (APHA) Annual Conference Learn in person about the Healthy Brain Initiative, the Public Health Center of Excellence in Risk Reduction, the Summer Research Institute for early career researchers, and other public health efforts. Or just come by to meet the Alzheimer’s Association’s public health team. November 3 — November 5 Indianapolis, Indiana At this year’s Gerontological Society of America’s (GSA) annual conference, you will find the Alzheimer’s Association public health team at booth #207/#306. November 6 — November 8 Boston, Massachusetts  Find the Alzheimer's public health team at booth #336 at this year’s APHA conference.   World Alzheimer’s Day Report Webinar: Life After Diagnosis: Navigating Treatment, Care and Support This year’s annual World Alzheimer’s Report from Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) provides a global perspective on post-diagnosis care through expert essays, case studies, best practices, and the perspectives of those living with dementia and their caregivers. A recorded webinar coinciding with the release of the report is now available. Topics include the impact of a diagnosis on individuals with dementia and caregivers, caregiving customs and challenges among different cultures, and strategies toward dementia risk reduction.   SAVE THE DATE: Dementia Risk Reduction Summit at CDC  May 16 — May 17, 2023 Mark your calendars for May 16-17, 2023 when the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction will hold the Dementia Risk Reduction Summit at the CDC in Atlanta. The goals of the Summit include: translating the science around modifiable risk factors for dementia, including social determinants of health, into actionable campaigns; and creating recommendations on how public health can address dementia risk factors across the public health prevention spectrum. Registration will open in early 2023.   This edition of Alzheimer’s Public Health News is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $2,795,933 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.   For subscription services, please visit alz.org/publichealth