The 2019 National Senior Games are special for two reasons: This is the first year the Games have been held in New Mexico, and the first time there's
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
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
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
Treaty Rights News in 2018
Tribal hunting rights in Wyoming, an oil pipeline in Michigan, a lawsuit from Massachusetts’ Mashpee Wampanoag tribe — these are just a few of the
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
