Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a grant notice Friday from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition.

The grant, a new award of $143,693 for research on aging, is categorized as a small research grant project, and from HHS’s National Institute on Aging.

The project is described as a culturally grounded approach to understanding and improving Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors for American Samoa’s family caregivers.

“Thank you especially to Dr. Danielle Eakins for the effort behind securing this HHS backing and her research work,” said Congresswoman Uifa’atali. “Thank you to all involved in American Samoa, that we might have the knowledge to care lovingly for those going through any ADRD symptoms, which affects the whole family. We appreciate HHS and National Institute on Aging for supporting our community.”

(Source: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata Office — Washington, DC)