The Indian Health Service (IHS) aims to elevate the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Its mission encompasses a commitment to improving health management capabilities and services within Tribal communities, emphasizing public health functions and resilience building.
The goal of this grant program is to support the expansion and increase local capacity for providing culturally relevant Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) care and services. It aims at enhancing the long-term sustainability of Tribal and Urban Indian Health clinical programs, services, or systems. The program focuses on serving the needs, respecting the culture, and acknowledging the historical experiences of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Eligible applicants are those with existing infrastructure and services in at least two of the five primary drivers of comprehensive dementia care: Awareness and Recognition, Accurate and Timely Diagnosis, Interdisciplinary Assessment, Management and Referral, and Caregiver Support. The program seeks to identify new opportunities and additional services to enhance and strengthen existing dementia care approaches in a clinical setting.