Subjective Cognitive Decline Among American Indian/Alaska Native Adults

1 in 5

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1 in 5 American Indian/Alaska Native
adults aged 45 years
and older are experiencing
Subjective Cognitive Decline

53%

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

53% of people
with SCD had to give up
day-to-day activities

87%

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87% 
of people
with SCD have at least
one chronic condition

One in two

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

Nearly 60%

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Nearly 60% of people with SCD have
discussed their symptoms
with a healthcare provider

49%

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49% of people with SCD need
help with household tasks

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