The Meaningful Journey: Aging and Thriving in Indigenous Communities - A Growing Partnership

Dr. Steve Barczi and Connor J. Kestell will jointly discuss their collaborative efforts to improve Veteran enrollment, increase access to VA services and programming, and advance meaningful partnerships that support Tribal veterans. This co-presentation will provide an overview of the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, share insights about Tribal veterans, and explore the history and evolution of the partnership among the Madison VA Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), the University of Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), the Community Advisory Board (CAB), and the Oneida Nation.