On May 14, Executive Director Larry Curley will be conducting an in-depth presentation on “Healthy Aging in Indian Country” for the National Indian
New Survey for Caregivers of Older Adults
The National Indian Council on Aging has launched a new online survey for caregivers of older adults and we want to hear from you. If you’re caring
Social Security Scammers Are Calling
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is getting more reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) calling to get
Meet NICOA’s Board of Directors
NICOA's board of directors is comprised of enrolled members of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes who are 55 years of age or older. Board
NICOA Joins 2019 Aging in America Conference
NICOA will travel to New Orleans for the 2019 Aging in America conference on April 15-18 to learn best practices and gain insights from leaders in
Cold Weather Safety for Elders
Elders run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to winter weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. They
Celebrate National Caregivers Day
On average, caregivers spend 13 days a month on laundry, house cleaning, transportation, giving medication, and shopping for and preparing food. The
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
In 1988 the Alaska Legislature designated February 16 as Elizabeth Peratrovich Day in honor of her advocacy efforts to eliminate discrimination and
Elder Equity: What’s New?
NICOA has partnered with the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) to input data from the 2018 needs assessment that