In this issue, you will find upcoming events, news, and a showcase of some of the work our partners have been carrying out to serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

If you haven't already, please click here to enroll in the CARE Registry.

CARE Registry

Enrollment Update

As of 9/1/2025, 14,8891 people have signed up to increase AANHPI representation in research!

The City of Millbrae and its Japanese Culture Festival Committee, together with its lead sponsor, The City of Millbrae and The Millbrae Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Japanese Culture Festival will be held in Millbrae on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The genesis of the event stems from a desire for the Millbrae City Council to celebrate the growing diversity and unique cultures of Millbrae and its surrounding communities on the Bay Area Peninsula. It is a non-profit event, providing entertainment, activities for children and adults!

CARE will be attending this event, so please stop by our table!

You are invited to the 2025 Vietnamese American Caregivers Conference, tailored specifically for family or informal caregivers who are caring for their loved ones. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from informative speakers as well as to learn about supportive services in Santa Clara County.

This year’s topics will cover mental health, in-home supportive services, dementia care, CARE and VIP research updates, and changes to Medicare/MediCal.

The conference will be conducted in Vietnamese.

Questions?

Contact Anh Do (409) 260 - 5578 or ICAN (408) 609 - 9144

2025 Alzheimer's Association

International Conference

CARE recently had the pleasure of attending the 2025 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) held in Toronto, Canada!

AAIC is the world's largest forum for the dementia research community. AAIC convenes researchers, clinicians, and dementia professionals from all career stages to share breaking research discoveries that will lead to methods of prevention and treatment and improvements in diagnosis for Alzheimer's.

We presented preliminary findings from the CARE focus groups and the efforts led by the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Workgroup. Joined by other registries focusing on dementia research around the world, Dr. Van Park gave an update on the CARE registry and our plans moving forward.

Thank you to the Alzheimer's Association for hosting this wonderful event and giving us the opportunity to share our research!

Alzheimer's Association is a CARE community partner.

CARE's Samoan Outreach Team in Las Vegas

On June 21, 2025, the CARE team hosted two impactful outreach events in Las Vegas with the support of local community members. Our first stop was the First Samoan Congregational Church, followed by an afternoon gathering at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Both events provided meaningful spaces for dialogue, allowing our team to raise awareness about the importance of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) inclusion in health research. Through storytelling and open conversations, we connected with community members and emphasized how representation in research leads to better health outcomes and a stronger, more informed future for our communities.

We are deeply grateful to the churches, community members, and volunteers who welcomed us and helped make these events possible. Fa’afetai tele lava for your warm hospitality and commitment to uplifting NHPI voices through the CARE Registry.

ASCCC is a CARE community partner.

The Mercury News

Study of Bay Area Vietnamese refugees probes war impacts on aging brains

Dr. Van Ta Park, founder of the CARE Registry and Site Investigator for the Vietnamese Insights into Cognitive Aging Program (VIP), was recently featured in a front-page story in The Mercury News.

In the interview, she shared insights into the long-term effects of war trauma on civilians and refugees in the Vietnamese American community.

Learn more about VIP >>

Inaugural KIMCHI 2.0 Seminar at Hanul Family Alliance in Chicago

Koreans Invested in Making Caregivers Health Important (KIMCHI): Plan Your Lifespan

We’re excited to share that the first KIMCHI 2.0 seminar has begun!

During this new phase, the UCSF team is continuing its collaboration, with Dr. Van Ta Park serving as a Co-Principal Investigator. On August 7, Dr. Eun Jeong Lee—President of the Asian American Resource and Information Network, Inc. (AARIN) and a valued member of the CARE Advisory Board—led the kickoff session at Hanul Family Alliance in Chicago.

The "Plan your life" seminar focused on the three key themes: 1) Hospitalizations; 2) Falls; 3) Talking to Others. Through these themes, the KIMCHI Project aims to empower individuals and communities—especially older adults and caregivers—with tools to plan for their future with clarity, dignity, and culturally sensitive guidance.

We will be holding more KIMCHI 2.0 seminars throughout the remainder of this year, so please check our website for updates on future events.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association

Understanding participants’ attitudes toward research in the CARE registry

Understanding research participation barriers is crucial in those that are underrepresented. A recent analysis of responses from YOU, our very own CARE participants, found that about 75% have a positive attitude toward research.

Thank you for bring part of CARE! Your insights help us understand how you, and the broader AANHPI community, wishes to be involved in research, allowing us to build more inclusive opportunities.

Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Aging

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Related to Dementia Prevention and Caregiving Among Korean Americans (the KIMCHI Project): Pre- and Posttest Evaluation Study

We’re excited to share that a CARE-supported study, KIMCHI (Koreans Invested in Making Caregivers’ Health Important), has just had its research paper published in JMIR Aging.

Many Korean Americans face challenges finding dementia-related healthcare and caregiving resources in Korean that also reflect their cultural values.

To address this, the KIMCHI Project was created through a collaboration between UCSF and community organizations. The project provides dementia education in Korean—both through in-person workshops and easy-to-access online resources.

After attending KIMCHI’s workshops, most participants reported learning new information about dementia and wanted more educational programs like these in the future.



Learn more about KIMCHI >>

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance

Use of Cigarettes, Cannabis, and Alcohol Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Adults: Findings From a Community-Based National Survey

A new paper from the CARE-supported COMPASS study has been published in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance!

Between December 2021 and May 2022, the COMPASS study — led by Dr. Van Ta Park (CARE Multiple Principal Investigator) — conducted a national survey of AANHPI adults. This paper examined their use of cigarettes, cannabis, and alcohol.

The results showed that substance use looks very different across AANHPI communities, and even between men and women within the same group. This matters because when all AANHPI populations are grouped together, these important differences can be overlooked. By understanding these unique patterns, future health programs and policies can be better tailored and more culturally sensitive—so everyone gets the support they need.

Learn more about COMPASS >>