National Healthy Brain Initiative
JOIN HealthMatters Program
GOALS
This U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded project establishes HealthMatters Program, University of Illinois Chicago as a national hub for brain health promotion and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) information resources supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide training, technical assistance, and resources for advocates, caregivers, families, community-based organizations, healthcare, and public health staff.
Activities focus on engaging communities and building capacity among people with IDD, caregivers, and community organizations to promote brain health across the lifespan and support dementia-capable IDD communities.
Partners
National Healthy Brain Initiative Recipients
Component A: Alzheimer’s Association
Component B:
HealthMatters Program/University of Illinois
Resources
Flyers
6 Pillars of Brain Health
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
Trainings
HealthMatters Program
Toolkits
KAER
Publications
HBI State and Local Road Map for Public Health 2023–2027
Brain Health for Everyone: Building Inclusive Dementia Care Across the Lifespan
Advancing inclusive brain health and dementia care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a public health framework
Funding
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, The Healthy Brain Initiative Award #1 NU58DP006782-01-00 to the HealthMattersTM Program in the Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois Chicago.