Brain Health & Aging Policy Event

This landmark event will bring together policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, state agencies, non-profit leaders, and Tribal and rural-serving organizations and community members to engage in conversations on the challenges, needs, strengths, and resources of Minnesota’s rural and Tribal communities to address aging and brain health.

Goal:

To create a shared vision for healthy aging and dementia prevention in rural and Tribal communities.

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Objectives:

• Educate participants on the current landscape of aging and dementia in the State of Minnesota, including rural and Tribal communities.

• Describe current aging and dementia infrastructure, research, services, and support systems.

• Communicate current and future needs and challenges to address healthy aging and dementia.

• Share best practices and solutions for supporting dementia prevention, healthy aging, and Elders and caregiver support services.

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Audience:

• Policymakers and staff

• Government agencies and committees

• Insurance providers

• Clinics and hospital systems

• University and college researchers focused on aging and/or dementia

• Aging and/or dementia-focused non-profit and advocacy organizations

• Tribal and rural serving agencies and organizations

• Rural community members, including Elders and caregivers

• Tribal Nations, including government officials, staff, community members, Elders and caregivers

Chi Miigwech! Pidamaya! Many thanks to our organizers!