Supporting Your Brain Health Journey
Brain health matters at every age. From promoting lifelong brain health and reducing dementia risk to supporting early detection, diagnosis, caregiving, and community action, Head Forward South Dakota provides trusted resources to help individuals, families, communities, and professionals move forward with confidence.
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Are you Interested in protecting your brain health?
There are effective ways to protect your brain health. It is never too early or too late to start!
Are you experiencing memory concerns?
If you or a loved one is concerned about your memory and wondering what to do next, start here.
Are you living with a dementia diagnosis?
If you are navigating a dementia diagnosis, support and resources are available to provide hope and direction.
Are you supporting someone with a diagnosis?
If you are supporting or caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis, access helpful resources and find support.
Community Members and Support
Individuals, businesses and organizations can help promote and support brain health. Check out our Community Toolkit to see how.
Providers and Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare providers, community health workers, pharmacies and care facilities all play an important role. Get involved and learn more.
A PATH FORWARD for Brain Health
At HeadForward.SD.gov, you’ll find:
- Resources if you’ve been living with a diagnosis or have memory concerns
- Helpful information for caregivers and concerned loved ones
- Advice on brain care, prevention, and wellness lifestyle
- Strategies professionals can use to give hope to dementia patients
You’ll also find important ways to:
- Get involved at the SD Healthy Brain Coalition or in your community
- Stay informed by signing up for our newsletter
- Find additional resources on awareness, education, and care
Get the Facts on Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Overall Brain Health
A Guide for Navigating Dementia
This South Dakota resource provides helpful information on dementia warning signs, the importance of early detection, understanding symptoms, accessing local services, and more.
Resources and Guides
Healthy Brain Initiative Roadmap
The Healthy Brain Initiative improves understanding of brain health as a central part of public health practice.
South Dakota ADRD State Plan
The South Dakota Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias State Plan outlines statewide goals and strategies to promote brain health, strengthen dementia care, support caregivers, build workforce capacity, and improve the use of data.
ADRD Services Annual Report
South Dakota is working to create communities where people living with dementia and their caregivers can thrive. Read the annual Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Services Report to learn how state agencies and partners are advancing brain health, supporting caregivers, increasing awareness, and improving access to dementia-related services and resources across the state.
Sign Up for Our Newsletter to Stay Informed
Stay informed on brain care, prevention, and caregiver resources by signing up for the Head Forward South Dakota newsletter.
This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Grant Number 5NU58DP007524, with 100% of the costs financed by federal funds. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HHS or the U.S. Government.