To address the stigma associated with having dementia in the Arab/Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) American community through working with community partners to develop culturally appropriate programming, as well as efforts to increase awareness of dementia services and reduce stigma related to the disease. Through continuing education modules, dementia awareness events, a CHW ambassador program, and a messaging campaign, all efforts—in English and Arabic—will facilitate resource seeking and sharing by community members and health professionals.
The Regents of the University of Michigan
2403-153793
2024