On average, caregivers spend 13 days a month on laundry, house cleaning, transportation, giving medication, and shopping for and preparing food. The
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
In 1988 the Alaska Legislature designated February 16 as Elizabeth Peratrovich Day in honor of her advocacy efforts to eliminate discrimination and
Elder Equity: What’s New?
NICOA has partnered with the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) to input data from the 2018 needs assessment that
Precision Medicine Rejects “One-Size-Fits-All” Medicine
Creates Health Solutions that Meet the Needs of Diverse Elders By Jenna McDavidNational Managing CoordinatorDiverse Elders Coalition Clinical
A Message from the New Executive Director
It is 2019; a new year, a new beginning and a chance to shape and guide the direction this nation takes in the coming year! 2018 is rapidly becoming a
January 2019 Newsletter
Check out NICOA's first newsletter of the new year! Read the latest in tribal news and events, including reports on our advocacy efforts. Subscribe
A Message from SCSEP
Presents have been opened, New Year’s cheers and resolutions have been made, and families have returned to their own homes (in most cases!). It’s back
Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
To increase awareness for the earned income tax credit (EITC), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) designates January 25 as Earned Income Tax Credit
Elder Abuse Often Goes Unreported
Unfortunately, the abuse and neglect of American Indian and Alaska Native elders occurs with alarming frequency in tribal communities. Tribal leaders
