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What we propose to do


The research is divided into two phases. In the first phase (2022-2024) we will adapt the four existing tools to be culturally fair, culturally safe, and clinically sound to be used with Indigenous people living dementia. In the second phase (2024-2026) we will validate the measures, so we are certain they are accurate and consistent. Additionally, we will test their performance in relation to the existing tools. Both phases are explained below:

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The AMICA project is a five-year (2022-2027) grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with funding through the National Institute on Aging (NIA) (R01AG074231). 

 

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Contact

Kristen Jacklin, Ph.D.

Professor, Medical Anthropology

Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health 

Director, Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team - Health Equity

University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth

624 E 1st Street, Unit 201

Duluth MN 55805

Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Disparities:

The American Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (AMICA)

is managed by Dr. Kristen Jacklin, University of Minnesota Medical School.

©  2023 AMICA

Owned by Dr. Kristen Jacklin

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