Dementia is on the rise around the world, and health organizations in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand are responding to the urgent need – voiced by communities and practitioners – for guidance on how best to address memory loss in Indigenous communities. This innovative volume responds to the call by bringing together, for the first time, research studies and Indigenous teaching stories on this topic. Using decolonizing methods, it addresses key areas of concern with chapters that:examine the prevalence and causes of dementia, as well as the public discourse surrounding the issueprovide examples for incorporating Indigenous perspectives on care and prevention into research and practice demonstrate culturally safe applications of research to Elder care. Presenting strategies for health practice and effective collaborative research informed by Indigenous knowledge and worldviews, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, students, and educators who seek a better understanding of memory loss and memory care. | Indigenous Peoples and Dementia by Wendy Hulko, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters