A Message from the Executive Director: May 2020
We now know just how devastating this virus, known as COVID-19, has been to the country, our communities and our people. As an organization whose
Nursing Homes Are Unprepared For Infection Control
There are 1.3 million people in the country’s roughly 15,000 nursing homes. More than 16,000 long-term-care residents and staff have died of COVID-19,
NICOA SCSEP Success Story: Diane Martinez
Diane Martinez is the picture of a resilient elder whose journey and difficulties led to success. As a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation,
The NDN COVID-19 Response Project
The NDN Collective has started a COVID-19 Response Project, designed to provide immediate relief to some of the most underserved communities in the
HHS Announces Grants to Provide Meals for Elders
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced $250 million in grants from the Administration for Community Living to help communities
COVID-19 Resources
Older Americans Act Title VI: COVID-19 Updates & Resources The Administration for Community Living COVID-19 Response: Older Americans Act
Coronavirus: Tribes Declare State of Emergency
Tribes with State of Emergency Declarations The Navajo Nation in portions of northeastern Arizona, southeastern Utah, and northwestern New
Don’t Let Social Distancing Isolate Elders
Although the implementation of social distancing is necessary to flatten the coronavirus curve and prevent the current pandemic from worsening, the
