Tuesday, April 1, 2025
4/1/2025
The BOLD Collaborative in Marion County, Indiana - To increase the quality of life for older residents at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), a new coalition of community and clinical partners among healthcare systems, public health agencies, and community-based organizations will launch in Marion County (Indianapolis). Led by the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPDH), this effort features the subject matter expertise and resources of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter (Alzheimer’s Association). Over the five-year project, this new BOLD (Building Our Largest Dementia) Collaborative is convening public health, community, clinical, and other stakeholders (including people with lived experience and caregivers), facilitating cross-provider discussions, and developing a shared vision to protect brain health, increase early diagnosis of dementia, increase support for active dementia caregivers, and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations. By creating this coalition of committed organizations and individuals working together in central Indiana, MCPHD will leverage state and local public health partnerships to address ADRD. Working with the Alzheimer’s Association, MCPHD and the coalition can increase community awareness and understanding of risk factors and early diagnosis among primary care providers, long-term care providers, and the general public. This educational strategy includes the latest updates on ADRD research and current happenings in the field. MCPHD and its partners locate existing resources and create new resources that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for target populations. By including community-based organizations and all healthcare systems serving Indianapolis residents, MCPHD is increasing the number of people aware of how and where to seek care. The BOLD Collaborative will create and implement a strategic plan informed by data, including data gathered during community forums being held to listen to the experiences of people whose lives are touched by Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. The forums help identify needs and gaps in resources, as well as elevate awareness and visibility of existing dementia resources. In addition, the forums engage new audiences in underserved and diverse communities, including those who suffer a disproportionate burden of disease and barriers such as transportation, access to care, safe housing, nutritious food, wraparound services, and social isolation. Bringing together staff expertise and organizational resources, this new BOLD Collaborative will explore better links to treatment and services for ADRD, as well as the prevention and management of comorbidities leading to poor health outcomes. The collaborative will develop a brain health campaign focused on ADRD risk reduction, early detection, and caregiver support.
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