Puipui Malu Manatu

05/05/2026

Happy Nurses Week to the incredible nurses of our Puipui Malu Manatu program. Thank you for the care, compassion, and strength you bring to our community every single day. Fa’afetai tele for all that you do.

04/05/2026

We know not everyone can come to us, so we will go to you!

Our team offers in-home visits for our brain health research study, making it easier for elders 75+ who are homebound to participate comfortably. Participants will receive $100 upon completing the study.

If you or a loved one is 75+ and homebound, we’re here to make participation simple, bringing the study right to your door with care, connection, and a chance to be part of something meaningful.

Call 699-0110 or register online at https://forms.office.com/r/HAGE4tM9PW.

30/04/2026

It was an honor to welcome the Honorable Lieutenant Governor, Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr., and his friend Leaofi Uiagalelei earlier this week as they came to complete our study. We sincerely appreciate their time and support.

We invite all community members aged 75 and older to participate. Your involvement helps us gain a clearer understanding of brain health in our Samoan community and supports efforts that will benefit future generations.

Call 699-0110 or register online at https://forms.office.com/r/HAGE4tM9PW.

31/03/2026

If you or someone you love is 75 or older, this is a chance to be part of something important for our community.

Join the Puipui Malu Manatu study to help us learn more about brain health in American Samoa, and receive $100 for your time.

By taking part, you are helping protect our stories, our knowledge, and our future generations.

Call 699-0110 or register online at https://forms.office.com/r/HAGE4tM9PW.

Protecting memories one mind at a time!

13/03/2026

Today, our Executive Director, Dr. Va’a Tofaeono, joined the American Samoa Government Cabinet meeting to share information about our brain health study and to ask for support in identifying ASG employees, retirees, or family members ages 75+ who may be interested in participating.

Fa’afetai tele lava to Governor P**aali‘i Nikolao P**a, Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr., and Executive Assistant Bethany Toelupe for the opportunity to present and for their continued support of research that benefits the people of American Samoa.

If you or someone you know is 75+ and of Samoan ancestry, join our study today and receive a FREE brain scan. Call 699-0110 or register here: https://forms.office.com/r/HAGE4tM9PW

24/02/2026

This morning we had another opportunity to share about our program with the elders at Territorial Administration on Aging. We are truly grateful for their time and the opportunity to connect around brain health in our community.

Thank you to Director Paopao Kuresa and Faatuono Leiataua for welcoming us and for their continued commitment to our elders and families. Partnerships like this are essential as we work together to better understand brain health and support our people with knowledge, care, and compassion.

02/02/2026

Su‘eina le soifua maloloina o le mafaufau!

O lo’o matou mo'omia tagata 65 tausaga pe sili atu, e tupuga mai tuaa Samoa, ma e ioe le tuiina o le toto, e auai i la matou su‘esu‘ega o le soifua maloloina o le faiʻai i Amerika Samoa. O le a e mauaina fo‘i se fa’ata o le faiʻai e leai se totogi.

✅ O se auala tāua e fesoa*oani ai i lo tatou tagata
💵 Maua le $100 i lou auai mai
📞 Vala‘au nei loa i le 699-0110 , pe lesitala i luga o le upega tafailagi: https://forms.office.com/r/HAGE4tM9PW

⏰ E tusa ma le 4–5 itula le umi o le su‘esu‘ega atoa i a*o e eseese e lua:
• 1–2 itula mo se telefoni po‘o le imeli
• 2–3 itula mo se asiasiga i le falema‘i e fua ai lou toto ma fa'amae'a ai su‘ega o le soifua maloloina o le faiʻai

Matou te talosagaina lou onosa‘i i lenei taumafaiga. O vaega ta‘itasi uma e tāua, ma o lou naunau e faaavanoaina lou taimi e aoga tele, i le alualu lelei o lenei su‘esu‘ega fou ma le tāua. O lou auai o se oloa tāua lea mo tatou tagata.

Protecting memories one mind at a time!

13/01/2026

Do you have a Samoan parent, grandparent, or loved one age 65 or older? We’re reaching out to families and caregivers to help support our elders by connecting them to the first-ever Brain Health Study in American Samoa.

✅ Who can join:
• Samoans age 65 or older
• Willing to give a blood sample

What participants receive:
💵 $100 for completing the study
🧠 A free brain scan

⏰ What to expect:
• 1–2 hour phone or email interview
• 2–3 hour clinic visit for vitals and brain health tests

Your time and participation help strengthen knowledge about brain health in our community and support future generations.

Call 699-0110 or register online at https://forms.office.com/r/HAGE4tM9PW

Protecting memories one mind at a time!

03/12/2025

Fa'afetai tele lava to Agency for Better Living Endeavors - ABLE for giving us the opportunity to share our preliminary results for our brain health study at their Manatua le mananoa concert. We’re truly grateful for their continued partnership and their dedication to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease in our community.

Our research study is ongoing, and we are still seeking participants of Samoan ancestry who are 65 years of age or older. Each participant will receive a free brain scan and $100 for their time.

If you or someone you know qualifies, please call us at 699-0110 or register here: https://forms.office.com/r/HAGE4tM9PW.

Every participant helps us strengthen this important work for American Samoa!

18/11/2025

If you are a Samoan individual aged 65 and above and would like to participate in our brain health study, please call us at 699-0110 or register online: https://forms.office.com/r/HAGE4tM9PW 💜💜💜

Hear John interview Dr. Va‘a about the new portable MRI system at ASCCN!

13/11/2025

If you’re 65 or older and of Samoan ancestry, join our Brain Health Study to earn $100 and receive a free brain scan when you complete the study!

📞 Call 699-0110 or register online: https://forms.office.com/r/HAGE4tM9PW

✅ Already completed the study? You can still call us to schedule your free brain scan! (Please note: there is no additional compensation for returning participants.)

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