The importance of friends and family to our health is well understood by American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Though the specific traditions
NICOA Advocating for Aging in Indian Country at the NCAI Convention
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) was a significant presence at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 73rd Annual Convention and
November Alzheimer’s Association NM Chapter Classes
Introduction to Support Group, on Monday November 7th from 1pm to 2pm. A presentation for families facing Alzheimer's presented by Barbara
Seniors Can Stop Scoundrels and Scams
Financial fraud can be difficult to recognize. It can include identity theft, fake check and wire transfer scams, investment and credit card fraud,
A Day in the Life of a SCSEP Staff Member
Yolanda Harrison, central region employment specialist with the National Indian Council on Aging's (NICOA) Senior Community Service Employment Program
September 21st marks Indian Elders’ Day
NICOA works on behalf of American Indian and Alaska Native Elders across Indian Country every day. However, on September 21, we make a special note to
Exercise for a Healthy Life
We’ve all heard it a million times – a balanced diet and exercise is the key to good health. Many of us don’t think of either activity as being a lot
Better Hearing & Speech: Baby Boomers and Beyond
The ability to speak, hear, and understand language and conversation are central to almost every aspect of daily life. Yet, these skills are often
NICOA and nDigiDreams team up for Elder Storytelling Project
NICOA recently worked with the native group nDigiDreams to gather elders to tell their stories about their lives and how their experiences were