by Nicole Van Nelson | Aug 21, 2017
This post originally appeared on the NICOA blog. Finances can be overwhelming for many people, and a variety of factors can increase financial challenges, especially for Elders. Economic Barriers Economic barriers are a significant challenge for many who already feel...
by Rebecca Owl Morgan | Jul 19, 2017
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) is a member of both the Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) and the Elder Equity Consortium. Both entities work to provide education and outreach to the Aging Network and other stakeholders. As a result of discussions initiated...
by Diverse Elders | Jul 14, 2017
by Jim McLean The number of Native Americans without health insurance would increase sharply if Republicans in Congress succeed in repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, according to a new report. The report, from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy...
by Nicole Van Nelson | Jul 11, 2017
This post originally appeared on the NICOA blog. It is officially summer time, and with summer comes hot weather. Unfortunately, sometimes the weather gets too hot and becomes extreme heat, which can cause heat-related illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and...
by Diverse Elders | Jun 19, 2017
By Barb Norbeck. Ms. Norbeck (Minnesota Chippewa Tribe) is a member of the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) and lives in Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. This post originally appeared on the NICOA blog. I don’t let cold weather stand between me and exercise. I enjoy...
