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Indian Day at the National Senior Games
The 2019 National Senior Games are special for two reasons: This is the first year the Games have been held in New Mexico, and the first time there's
The Importance of Food Sovereignty
A poor diet now causes more deaths than tobacco smoking and high blood pressure. A healthier diet pattern is associated with 25 percent lower
NICOA To Present at the National Tribal Public Health Summit
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
The 14th Circle of Harmony HIV/AIDS Wellness Conference
The 14th Circle of Harmony HIV/AIDS Wellness Conference was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico last week. Presenters from throughout the U.S. came
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
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
Indian Country on the Move
Bright lights and big cities. They’re attracting more and more American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) to move toward urban and metropolitan