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...
Caregiving in a Pandemic Webinar December 3
This article originally appeared on the NICOA blog. The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA), the Diverse Elders Coalition and the National Alliance for Caregiving are hosting a webinar focused on the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native caregivers in the...
It’s the Season for Getting (or Keeping) Health Coverage
By Lauren Pongan, National Director. With the number of COVID-19 cases reaching record highs in the U.S., healthcare access and coverage remains top of mind. November and December are the months to reassess and adjust your healthcare coverage, if you enroll...
How to Stay Safe from Coronavirus this Holiday
By Kathleen Cameron, BSPharm, MPH. This article originally appeared on the NCOA blog. How to Stay Safe from Coronavirus this Holiday Key Takeaways: With COVID-19 cases rising in almost all states, the holidays will require extra safety precautions this year. The best...
Alone but Resilient: What We’re Learning About Social Isolation Among Older Adults Amidst the Pandemic
By Renée Markus Hodin. This article originally appeared on Community Catalyst. In January of this year, I traveled to upstate New York to help my very active 83-year-old father move into an independent living building. He had been contemplating this move for a few...
Honoring Marny Xiong’s Legacy in Our Fight for Culturally Competent Healthcare
By Kham S. Moua. This article originally appeared on SEARAC's blog. COVID-19 has killed over 220,000 Americans, including my cousin. At 31, Marny had just started her tenure as Chair of the Saint Paul School Board. She was intelligent, beautiful, and ambitious, but...