The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) will be convening weekly calls with all Title VI grantees about the coronavirus (COVID-19). These calls
Coronavirus Most Dangerous to Elders
The new coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China, late last year, is hitting elders the hardest. The virus has affected 25 countries so far. The
American Indians Twice As Likely To Develop Cervical Cancer
Turquoise Tuesday, January 21, 2020, is cervical cancer awareness day for all American Indians and Alaska Natives. Turquoise Tuesday aims to educate
Stay Safe This Summer
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
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
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
World Cancer Day Was On February 4, 2018
Yesterday, February 4th, was World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day is “…when organizations and individuals around the world unite to raise awareness
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
The Flu – It’s Not Too Late To Get Vaccinated
The following information is taken directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website: "The first and most important step
