American Indian Health Disparities
Falls Cause Most Injury Deaths Among American Indian Elders
Indigenous Foods
The State of Tribal Elders
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) grew out of the First National Indian Conference on Aging in 1976. Its board of directors represented
Sleep Is Crucial to Healthy Aging
It is a common misconception that sleep needs decline with age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that 61-64-year-olds get seven
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
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