This article originally appeared on SF Bay Times. By Dr. Marcy Adelman– Shelly has been living with Alzheimer’s for several years now. Her wife Joan is her caregiver. Joan emailed me in search of a referral to someone who could advise her about Shelly’s sleep...
Vaccination Rates Among American Indians
This article originally appeared on the NICOA blog. Immunization against childhood diseases is regarded as one of the greatest public health achievements in the United States and worldwide. The benefit of vaccinations has been particularly notable for American Indian...
Caring for Those Who Care: Meeting the Needs of LGBT Caregivers
This article originally appeared on American Society on Aging. Sponsored by Diverse Elders Coalition Register now for FREE Includes complimentary CEs If you require ADA accommodation to participate in this web seminar, please contact us at your earliest convenience to...
NICOA Creates COVID-19 Tribal Needs Assessment
This article originally appeared on the NICOA blog. The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) invites you to participate in our COVID-19 tribal needs assessment. Your participation will positively impact the wellbeing of American Indian and Alaska Native elders. As...
The world goes through the second wave of pandemic due to COVID-19
This article originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. Around the world, several countries are registering new spikes in cases, indicating a second wave of COVID-19. The rise in cases is driven by Europe, the United States and some countries in South America. In total,...
How to be a long-distance caregiver?
This article originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. The COVID-19 pandemic and the health precaution it brought with it, have now also required remote caregiving to also became an essential part of some people’s daily routine. Meeting or visiting someone is now more...