Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative - Dementia Capability in Indian Country

The Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative - Dementia Capability in Indian Country is a funding opportunity aimed at developing and expanding the dementia-capability of tribal home and community-based service systems. The goal is to improve the quality and effectiveness of care and supportive services programs for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers in Indian Country. The program will target the delivery of dementia-capable services, supports, and education in native communities, and will include partnerships with relevant community service providers. Some key aspects of this opportunity include: • The program is designed to improve the dementia-capability of tribal communities and to develop and implement culturally competent educational resources. • Funded programs will include engagement with Older Americans Act Title VI nutrition and caregiver service providers. • The program will focus on delivering dementia-capable supportive services, including dementia-specific evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions. • The funding opportunity is intended to support federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and/or consortiums representing federally recognized tribes.