Retention of American Indian and Alaskan Native Patients in National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center Data

In 2016, the Administration on Community Living noted that 258,616 American Indian and Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) were over 65 years old. That number is projected to be 648,000 by 2060. This change highlights the need to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in these communities through research. Retaining AI/AN populations in research will be key to avoiding bias and maximizing value.