Common diseases — like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, and even rare diseases, like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia — can run
Native Farm Bill Passes
The passing of the 2018 farm bill should lead to provisions that benefit tribal nations across the country. The bill includes about 63 provisions for
August is National Eye Exam Month
August is National Eye Exam Month and it is a great reminder that everyone, especially Elders, should get a comprehensive eye exam regularly. The
Healthy Vision Month
Make Vision a Focus! May is Healthy Vision Month and the National Eye Institute (NEI) wants everyone to Make Vision a Focus! The NEI states, “From
March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month and the focus of the month is to have everyone give “…their kidneys a second thought and a well-deserved checkup.”
The Importance of Sleep for Our Elders – Winter Edition
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) Executive Director Randella Bluehouse states, “NICOA encourages our Elders to sleep well and be healthy
September is Food Safety Education Month
Part of healthy aging is being physically healthy, and nutrition is an important aspect of that. However, one component of nutrition many overlook is
New Mexico Senior Olympics Announces 2017 Courage Award Winner
This press release was sent out by the New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc on July 12, 2017. The New Mexico Senior Olympics announces Ralph Paytiamo of
New Mexico Senior Olympics
The New Mexico Senior Olympics are being held in just a few weeks, July 19th to 23rd in Albuquerque, with team tournaments held in a variety of