Diversity – Books and Publications

The International Association for Indigenous Aging and Splaine Consulting have created a new policy report for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. This report explores existing tribal laws and policies related Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia for Native communities.

This paper shares the perspectives and experiences communicated through extensive conversations with Black Americans living with dementia and their care partners. These individuals bring to this paper a rich diversity of backgrounds, geographies, and types of dementia.

This paper shares a set of “lived experiences” heard through conversations with nine members of the LGBTQ+ community, seven of whom are living with dementia and two of whom are care partners. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and geographical regions, they have different types of dementia, and some are single while others live with a partner.

This briefing paper has been produced to launch the Dementia Action Alliance’s campaign to improve care and support for people affected by dementia from seldom heard groups.

This book examines cultural issues in terms of assessment and engagement with people with dementia, challenges for care homes, and issues for supporting families from diverse ethnic backgrounds in relation to planning end of life care and bereavement.

This public health guide is focused on the impact of dementia in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. It is designed to support discussion about dementia and care partnering within tribal communities and to encourage a public health approach.

The first to focus specifically on LGBT* people and dementia. It brings together original chapters from leading academics, practitioners and LGBT* individuals affected by dementia.

Learn the unique issues that arise when Alzheimer’s disease, sexual orientation, and gender identification and expression intersect, allowing advocates and care providers to better meet the needs of LGBT elders and their caregivers facing dementia.

This brochure outlines 10 warning signs of dementia African Americans should be aware of.

This guide was prepared by Dementia Australia for LGBTI people living with dementia, their families, friends and care partners. This guide is based on discussions, consultations and input from LGBTI people. We would like to acknowledge everyone who contributed to the development of this resource.

This booklet is for LGBTQ+ people living with dementia. It has information and advice about how to live well with dementia. It also includes guidance on getting emotional and practical support.

The Wake Forest School of Medicine Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center offers a booklet about Alzheimer’s disease in Native American people. The booklet uses personal stories to help the reader understand more about the disease and recognize the early signs of memory loss.

Originally developed by the African American Dementia Outreach Partnership in Lexington, KY, it is now updated and distributed by the Balm in Gilead’s National Brain Health Center for African Americans. This toolkit is part of a campaign to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive health among members of African-American churches. It also contains resources for implementing Memory Sunday—the second Sunday in June, when interested congregations participate in the awareness campaign.

A guide to support health and social care staff develop their practice in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people with dementia.

This toolkit from the Alzheimer’s Association outlines actions states can take to elevate awareness about dementia and caregiver support in African American communities, and provides links to local dementia capable services.

Focusing on individual Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities such as Irish, Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese and Jewish, this accessible guide brings together key information on the impact of living with dementia in BAME communities into a single comprehensive resource for front-line staff as well as an information source for families and care partners.

This report discusses the cost and economic burden of dementia on the African American community.

This resource is an example of pioneering action research: it points the way forward to meeting the real needs of LGBTI Australians living with dementia. It will also assist advocacy organizations to raise public awareness of the issues experienced by LGBTI people living with dementia.

Dementia is color-blind and affects the human race profoundly. Consequently, The Race of Dementia is in progress and runners need to be equipped. Join the author as she offers: education, empowerment, and encouragement. Breakaway and also experience laughter and brokenness accentuated with realism and gravitas.