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Guided by the Sociocultural Stress and Coping Model, this study explored dementia caregiving experiences, cultural contexts, and service needs among American Indian community members, tribal health professionals, and leaders in a Northern Plains tribal community using a community-based participatory research approach.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Research Design and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In 2024, 7 focus groups were conducted with 60 American Indian adults (48 community members, 12 health professionals\/tribal leaders) living in the Northern Plains. Semi-structured focus groups explored caregiving experiences, cultural beliefs, and service needs. A participant background survey captured demographics and care characteristics. Qualitative data were analyzed using conceptual content analysis with iterative team-based coding.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>3 themes emerged across positive, negative, and service need domains. Community members emphasized cultural duty, love\/reciprocity, and humor as coping mechanisms. Negative experiences included emotional and intergenerational trauma from childhood dementia exposure, and safety\/supervision challenges. Critical service needs included medical guidance, community-based education, and respite services. Health professionals and tribal leaders navigated dual clinician-caregiver identities while advocating for system-level reforms. Both groups identified geographic barriers and resource scarcity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion and Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings reveal cultural strengths sustaining caregiving amid substantial systemic barriers. Effective interventions must be family-centered, community-based, and strength-focused. 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