Earlier this year the Farmers’ Almanac predicted that the Summer of 2018 would be “warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the nation.” (1) So far, here at NICOA’s headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that seems to be true. We have recently had temperatures reaching into the low 100’s, and know other parts of the country have […]
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Every year March 20th is designated as National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. As the US Department of Health and Human Services states, the day is “a time to recognize the impact of HIV/AIDS on American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.” (1) HIV/AIDS As HIV.org provides, “HIV is a virus spread through certain body fluids […]
Shingles and the Flu
Two common illnesses that have been troubling Elders locally here in New Mexico and across the country are shingles and the flu. Because it is a growing concern in the Elder population, we wanted to share some information from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about both illnesses, what the symptoms are, and […]
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