Subjective Cognitive Decline Among American Indian/Alaska Native Adults

1 in 6

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1 in 6 American Indian/Alaska Native
adults aged 45 years
and older are experiencing
Subjective Cognitive Decline

63%

SCD is self-reported MEMORY PROBLEMS that have been GETTING WORSE over the past year.

63% of people
with SCD had to give up
day-to-day activities

88%

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88% 
of people
with SCD have at least
one chronic condition

One in two

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One in two
of people with SCD say it interfered
with social activities,
work or
volunteering

Over half

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over half of people with SCD have
discussed their symptoms
with a healthcare provider

54%

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54% of people with SCD need
help with household tasks

*All except Pennsylvania

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