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Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias and Related Health Conditions Among American Indian and Alaska Native Medicare Beneficiaries

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Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) affect approximately 7 million Americans aged ≥ 65, with an anticipated increase to 13.9 million by 2060. The older American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population is projected to experience the fastest growth among all racial groups, nearly tripling between 2016 and 2060. Consequently, ADRD has emerged as a major health concern in AI/AN communities. This study analyzed 2019 Medicare data for AI/AN and White beneficiaries aged 68+, examining the prevalence of ADRD-related health conditions and their associations with ADRD through logistic regressions. Findings highlight disparities in ADRD and related health conditions between AI/AN and White beneficiaries, potentially due to social and systematic health-care inequalities. Addressing these gaps requires culturally tailored prevention and care strategies.

This course is based on the reading online article, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias and Related Health Conditions Among American Indian and Alaska Native Medicare Beneficiaries created by Manxi Yang et al in 2026.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Alzheimers Dement. 2026 Apr 19;22:e71385 Apr 2026

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Manxi Yang

Manxi Yang is a doctoral student in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, University of California, Irvine. Yang's research investigates the interplay between social determinants of health, rurality, dementia risk, and health disparities in underserved populations- particularly among American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Ruqoyat Abdulsalam

Ruqoyat Abdulsalam is a doctoral student in Health Economics at the University of Colorado. Her research interests lie at the intersection of health economics and public economics. She is interested in developing models and researching the effect of public health insurance on health behaviors. She is also affiliated with Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health.

Elizabeth Mosco

Elizabeth Mosco, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Reno, NV. She opened a private practice after 10 years of conducting home-based assessment and therapy with the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Dr. Mosco’s clinical interests include maternal mental health, older adults, and third wave cognitive behavioral therapies.

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This course is intended for Behavioral Health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage & family therapists, art therapists, school psychologists, psychoanalysts, music therapists, behavior analysts, and school counselors. It is appropriate for beginner levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify at least four of the 2024 Lancet Commission's potentially modifiable dementia risk factors.
  2. 2 Summarize the risk factors associated with ADRD in AI/AN populations.
  3. 3 Differentiate the prevalence of ADRD risk factors between AI/AN and White populations.
  4. 4 Evaluate the implications of disparities in ADRD risk factors for dementia prevention, screening, and public health interventions in AI/AN communities.

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