Welcome to the Heartland Cognitive Care Collective
Mission
Mission
Mission
Heartland Cognitive Care Collective is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to improving early detection, prevention and intervention outcomes for individuals and their communities facing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).
Origin
Mission
Mission
Heartland Cognitive Care Collective was formed in 2025 out of a small group of dedicated professionals collaborating around the BOLD initiative.
Charge
Mission
Charge
Heartland Cognitive Care Collective believes that it is achievable to reach the following objectives with broad system and community commitment:
- Increase awareness of disease progression and opportunities to intervene
- Increase clinician confidence in administering screening and advising on next steps
- Increase cognitive screenings performe
Heartland Cognitive Care Collective believes that it is achievable to reach the following objectives with broad system and community commitment:
- Increase awareness of disease progression and opportunities to intervene
- Increase clinician confidence in administering screening and advising on next steps
- Increase cognitive screenings performed during Annual Medicare Wellness Visit
- Decrease prevalence through prevention strategies
Heartland Cognitive Care Strategic Plan
Year 1 - Identification & Diagnosis
Year 3 - Services & Caregiver Support
Year 1 - Identification & Diagnosis
- Expand Cognitive Screenings at Wellness Visits
- Community-Based Screenings
- Public Awareness Campaigns
- Training for Healthcare Providers
Year 2 - Prevention & Treatment
Year 3 - Services & Caregiver Support
Year 1 - Identification & Diagnosis
- Campaigns on ADRD Prevention
- Healthy Aging Workshops
- Air Quality & Environmental Health Initiatives
- Employer-Based Wellness Programs
Year 3 - Services & Caregiver Support
Year 3 - Services & Caregiver Support
Year 3 - Services & Caregiver Support
- Expand Caregiver Support Programs
- Enhance Home & Community-Based Care Options
- Increase Access to Memory Care Services
- Workforce Training & Expansion
The Collective
Not "Just a Summit"
Year 3 - Services & Caregiver Support
We are proud members of a public private partnership that is focused on practical improvements at the community level. Board members include individuals the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Broadlawns Medical Center, My Community Hub, My City My Health, Iowa Health and Human Services and the Alzheimer's Association of Iowa.
Not "Just a Summit"
Not "Just a Summit"
Not "Just a Summit"
We all appreciate a summit loaded with information but, often, we walk away with little connection back. The Heartland Cognitive Care Collective is different - we aim to meet regularly after summits to gather updates from participants, monitor data for improvements and opportunities as well as transparently report on the Collective's work.
Community Support
Not "Just a Summit"
Not "Just a Summit"
We are thankful to the organizations that have provided sponsorship funding for the work of the Collective and always welcome additional partners. If you are interested in becoming a partner, please let us know!
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders - Landscape and Local Innovations
