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
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
Celebrate National Caregivers Day
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
Political Gains by American Indians in 2018
Several American Indian candidates won important races last year, two of which are headed to Congress: Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) of New Mexico 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
