by Nicole Van Nelson | May 9, 2018
May is Older Americans Month! This year, the theme is Engage at Every Age, which emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It also celebrates the many ways in which...
by Diverse Elders | Apr 19, 2018
By Kent Patterson. This article originally appeared on NMPolitics.net. Looking spry as ever, Dolores Huerta once again took to the stage Saturday at Albuquerque’s annual Cesar Chavez Day celebration, just three days short of her 88th birthday. The co-founder of the...
by Nicole Van Nelson | Apr 9, 2018
During April and early May, the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) will be sharing a variety of financial information and resources to celebrate Money Smart Week. One very important part of being money smart, especially for our Elders, is making sure financial...
by Diverse Elders | Apr 4, 2018
By Lydia E. Chévere, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist. To read this article in Spanish, click here. National Social Security Month is celebrated in April and is dedicated to educating you about Social Security programs and services. From programs that help...
by Robert Espinoza | Feb 20, 2018
As a long-term care advocate, the most common question I get from friends is about access. A friend needs home care for his father with dementia, but he doesn’t know where to start or whether he can afford it. Another friend who has begun applying for Medicaid for her...