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
Library Services for Persons with Disabilities
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 54.4 million Americans —18.7 percent of the population — have a disability, and due to an aging population, the
Elton Naswood – Inclusion, Advocacy and Responsiveness
Elton Naswood is of the Near to the Water Clan, born for the Water's Edge Clan. His maternal grandfather’s clan is Mexican while his paternal
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
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 20 marks National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a time to remember those who have passed as well as those currently affected by HIV/AIDS.
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
