Since 2020, the Administration for Community Living (ACL)-funded Older Adults’ Equity Collaborative (OAEC) has worked to elevate cultural competence in the aging network through active engagement with professionals, caregivers, and older adults. This capstone event will reflect on the accomplishments of this collaborative by introducing attendees to the resources and tools generated by the OAEC and look ahead by stimulating conversation on the future of equity in the aging network.
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In this article the authors report survey results from Title VI directors regarding how AI/AN/NHs learn about ACP. Most participants reported that less than a quarter of older AI/AN/NHs had an advance care plan and that most congregate meal sites would be open to providing ACP information.
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Social isolation is defined as a lack of social connections. Social isolation can lead to loneliness in some people, while others can feel lonely without being socially isolated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These fact sheets provide insight and best practices for addressing social isolation among American Indian Elders.
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- Date: June 25, 2021
- By: user
- Categories: CAREGIVING
The RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council held its eighth meeting on April 28, 2021.
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This guide aims to provide the Aging Network with tools and resources needed to be more inclusive of culturally diverse populations of older adults during the planning process.
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Healthy eating in the modern world is not always easy. Fast food and prepackaged foods offer inexpensive and easy alternatives to healthier foods or cooking from scratch. Even in remote locations, you can count on finding snacks like burgers, chips, candies, and sodas. But these kinds of foods can be harmful to our health in the long run.
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- Date: February 9, 2021
- By: user
- Categories: CAREGIVING
The Savvy Caregiver in Indian Country, a Product of National Minority Aging Organization Technical Assistance Center for the Development of Dementia Care Resources for American Indians and Alaska Natives at the National Indian Council on Aging Albuquerque, New Mexico, is organized into two parts: Part 1, Trainer's Manual and Part 2, Class Sessions.
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