by Randella Bluehouse | May 8, 2017
This post originally appeared on the NICOA blog. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only federal community service and job training program focused exclusively on serving low-income older adults 55 and older, in nearly all 3,000 U.S....
by Christine Herman | Apr 6, 2017
This post originally appeared on the NICOA blog. American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Elders have long experienced disparities in health and healthcare. A health disparity is a difference in health outcomes from different groups within the population. Historically,...
by Christine Herman | Mar 17, 2017
This post originally appeared on the NICOA blog. During next week’s Aging in America Conference, an annual aging conference presented by the American Society on Aging, the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) will present on key aging issues facing American...
by Diverse Elders | Feb 23, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2017 CONTACT: Jenna McDavid, Diverse Elders Coalition info@diverseelders.org 646-653-5015 Diverse Elders Speak Up About Aging Needs in Our Communities Washington, DC – February 24, 2017 On Thursday, February 23, the Diverse Elders...
by Rebecca Owl Morgan | Feb 21, 2017
The New Mexico Legislature meets every year in January. During that time, the legislators hold an open house where they invite elders and those who work with elders to visit them for a one-day event. This community event is a great place to learn about NM resources...