February is American Heart Month, a month to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention. The first American Heart Month was in 1964, when more
Love Your Elders
Valentine’s Day is often known as a consumer holiday focused on couples. However, at NICOA we want to reclaim (or reinvent) the holiday and use it as
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
New Medicare cards protect your personal information
Starting in April 2018, Medicare will mail new Medicare cards to all people with Medicare, to help protect you from identity fraud. Fraudsters are
NICOA at New Mexico’s 2018 Senior Day at the Roundhouse
On January 24, 2018 NICOA’s Elder Equity Program Coordinator Rebecca Owl Morgan attended Senior Day at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The New
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
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
It is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and the National Eye Institute (NEI) is encouraging people to make a resolution for healthy vision this new
