Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Education and Awareness Initiative for Wisconsin’s Indian Country

Awarded in 2018

Community Catalyst Grant

Updated Jun 13, 2023

Community Catalyst Grant

Grantee(s):

Great Lakes Native American Elder Association (GLNAEA)

Amount Awarded: $50,000

Year Awarded: 2018

Start Date: January 1, 2019

End Date: December 31, 2022

At a Glance

This project will bring Native American experts on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia to elder gatherings and will design educational programs to inform and empower tribal communities and their healthcare providers to address the cultural implications of addressing Alzheimer’s and dementia within Native communities.