Addressing Dementia in Tribal and Urban Indian Communities:�CAReS Program

The Indian Health Service is accepting applications for the CAReS Program to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in strengthening dementia care and services for American Indian and Alaska Native people. The program will fund meaningful, measurable improvements that span the full dementia care continuum, from early recognition to caregiver support. There are two options: Option A - Dementia CAReS (Care Access, Resources, and Support) and Option B - Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center. Recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures to guide continuous quality improvement and improve outcomes for AI/AN people and their caregivers. • The program aims to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities. • The program will fund two options: Dementia CAReS and Dementia Caregiver Support and Training Center. • Recipients will document emerging practices using standardized measures. • The program will prioritize leadership, caregiver support, and knowledge and skills development. • The program will support Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations.