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Send Us Your Title VI Photos!
Published on Mar 11, 2024 - 5:54 PM
Please complete the attached “Photo & Video Release Form” and send any Title VI related program photos you would like to share to: titleviarchive@acl.hhs.gov
Older Indians Spring 2022 Newsletter - April 14, 2022
Published on May 27, 2022 - 5:12 PM
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Older Indians Winter 2022 Newsletter - January 28, 2022
Published on Jan 28, 2022 - 4:13 PM
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Older Indians Fall 2021 Newsletter - October 1, 2021
Published on Oct 1, 2021 - 10:25 AM
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Older Indians Summer 2021 Newsletter — July 29, 2021
Published on Jul 29, 2021 - 1:27 PM
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Older Indians Spring 2021 Newsletter
Published on May 18, 2021 - 1:28 PM
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Food Service Software Considerations for Title VI
Published on Mar 3, 2021 - 1:30 PM
The Title VI Nutrition Program is designed to help keep elders healthy and functional at home in their communities. To accomplish this, the Older Americans Act (OAA) specifies nutrition requirements including adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 and the Dietary Reference Intakes. In addition, the OAA requires adherence to state, local, tribal food safety and sanitation requirements or
Older Indians Winter 2021 Newsletter
Published on Feb 23, 2021 - 1:33 PM
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2020 News
Older Indians Fall 2020 Newsletter
Published on Nov 18, 2020 - 2:33 PM
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NICOA and AARP Webinar: Why Every Elder Vote Counts
Published on Oct 1, 2020 - 12:00 AM
Join the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) and AARP as we prepare to play our part in an historic United States presidential election. NICOA will be holding a live, national webinar about “Why Every Elder Vote Counts” on October 1 at 1-4 p.m. EST. Learn about the history of American Indian and Alaska Native voting rights, hear from
Older Indians Summer 2020 Newsletter
Published on Aug 18, 2020 - 12:00 AM
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Transportation Quick Guide Update
Published on Jul 8, 2020 - 12:00 AM
The National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT) has a new website (https://n-catt.org/), and it has been added to the Transportation Quick Guide (please click here to download the revised guide that can help your Title VI program fulfill its transportation needs). N-CATT offers technical assistance and provides small-urban, rural, and tribal transit agencies with practical solutions and
Title VI National Conference for 2020 Canceled
Published on Jun 3, 2020 - 12:00 AM
On May 8, 2020, ACL made the decision to cancel the National 2020 Title VI Conference that was planned for August 17-21, 2020 in Reno. The decision was made after carefully watching the impact of the pandemic, and seeing other federal and national agencies canceling events. Our first priority is the safety of Title VI network, so we will cancel.
New On-Farm Market Directory Project
Published on May 28, 2020 - 12:00 AM
The Office for American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Programs (OAIANNHP) has launched a project to help develop a searchable list of American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian farmers willing to sell direct-to-consumers through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) On-Farm Market Directory. On-farm markets are defined as being managed by a single farm operator that
Older Indians Spring 2020 Newsletter
Published on Apr 23, 2020 - 12:00 AM
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URGENT: No-Cost Extensions Approved for All FY17-19 Title VI Grants Until 12/31/21
Published on Apr 1, 2020 - 12:00 AM
Due to the widespread disruptions of Title VI programming caused by the COVID-19 emergency (including but not limited to staff shortages, meal site closures and increased client load), combined with the fact that the project period of the FY17-19 grants ends 3/31/20, ACL has approved all FY17-19 Title VI grants to be extended until 12/31/21. This
Transportation Quick Guide Now Available
Published on Feb 13, 2020 - 12:00 AM
The Transportation Quick Guide is intended to be used as an initial resource for general information pertaining to Title VI transportation, additional funding opportunities, technical assistance, and helpful guides and toolkits. View or download the Transportation Quick Guide here.
2019 News
Older Indians Fall 2019 Newsletter
Published on Nov 8, 2019 - 12:00 AM
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Focus on Native Communities Companion Guide Now Available
Published on Nov 6, 2019 - 12:00 AM
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's companion guide, Focus on Native Communities, is now available to order and download. The guide was developed with the support of tribes and other organizations that serve Native communities. It provides organizations with information that meaningfully connects the Your Money, Your Goals suite of financial empowerment tooks to the financial lives of Native community members.
FNS Blog: Seven Ways Farm to School Can Make You 'Cool'
Published on Oct 3, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Read the entire USDA Food and Nutrition Service Blog here.
Nevada Tribal Summit Provides Opportunity for Overview of Road Map for Indian Country
Published on Sep 13, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Read more about the summit here.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA) Welcomes New Team Members
Published on Sep 11, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Learn more about the NRCNAA's newest team members here.
Letter from ACL Administrator, Lance Robertson, Updated Regional Points of Contact for Title VI Grantees During ACL Reorganization
Published on Sep 11, 2019 - 12:00 AM
View the letter and updated points of contact here.
Older Indians Summer 2019 Newsletter
Published on Aug 5, 2019 - 12:00 AM
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ACL Seeking Public Comment
Published on Jul 5, 2019 - 12:00 AM
ACL Seeking Public Comment for Adjustments of A–CAM Support Due to Number of Locations in Eligible Census Blocks.
ACL Launches Online Hub of Elder Justice Resources
Published on May 6, 2019 - 12:00 AM
ElderJustice.acl.gov serves as a gateway to seven ACL resource centers which disseminate information to professionals and the public; collaborate on research; and provide technical assistance and training to professionals, states, and community-based organizations. Read more here.
Older Americans Act Title VI Services–Social Connectedness Data Story
Published on May 1, 2019 - 12:00 AM
View the Older Americans Act Title VI Services–Social Connectedness data story here.
Darryl LaCounte Named Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
Published on May 1, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Tara Mac Lean Sweeney announced that she has appointed Darryl LaCounte to the position of director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in the U.S. Department of the Interior. LaCounte, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota, has served as acting director since 2018. His appointment became effective
National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) April 2019 Newsletter
Published on Apr 30, 2019 - 12:00 AM
View the NICOA Newsletter April Issue here.
The Caregiving Community Survey
Published on Apr 11, 2019 - 12:00 AM
Caring for an aging spouse, partner, family member or friend? Complete the Caregiving Community Survey by May 10, 2019. You could win a $25 Target gift card for participating!
Older Indians Spring 2019 Newsletter
Published on Apr 10, 2019 - 12:00 AM
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Issue Brief: Care Coordination & Older Adults
Published on Apr 9, 2019 - 12:00 AM
The Eldercare Workforce Alliance (EWA) released an issue brief, "Care Coordination," in partnership with the National Coalition On Care Coordination (N3C) and the Center for Health and Social Care Integration (CHaSCi).
Report on the Evaluation of Home and Community-Based Support Services for Older American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians
Published on Mar 19, 2019 - 12:00 AM
View the Evaluation of the ACL Title VI Programs: Year 2 Interim Report here.
National Council of Urban Indian Health e-News and Updates
Published on Feb 25, 2019 - 12:00 AM
View Highlights, Upcoming Events, Funding Opportunities and more provided by NCUIH's e-News and Updates. Click here to view the newsletter.
SAMHSA TIP 61: Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Published on Feb 12, 2019 - 12:00 AM
SAMHSA’s new Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP), “TIP 61: Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives” (TIP 61), provides practical and culturally relevant guidance on how best to provide effective behavioral health services to clients in this population. Click here to continue reading.
National Council of Urban Indian Health e-News and Updates
Published on Feb 11, 2019 - 12:00 AM
View Highlights, Upcoming Events, Funding Opportunities and more provided by NCUIH's e-News and Updates. Click here to view the newsletter.
New App Displays What Original Medicare Covers
Published on Feb 6, 2019 - 12:00 AM
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new app that gives consumers a modernized Medicare experience with direct access on a mobile device to some of the most-used content on Medicare.gov. The new “What’s Covered” app lets people with Original Medicare, caregivers and others quickly see whether Medicare covers a specific medical item or service.
American Indian Cancer Foundation: Winter 2018 Newsletter
Published on Jan 17, 2019 - 12:00 AM
It’s been a wonderful year at the American Indian Cancer Foundation! We’ve been busy developing new resources, and growing the team to enhance our connections with Tribal communities across the nation and increase awareness about preventable diseases. Click here to continue reading.
2018 News
Health Disparities Among American Indians/Alaska Natives, Arizona, 2017
Published on Nov 30, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Compared with other racial/ethnic groups, American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) have a lower life expectancy, lower quality of life, and are disproportionately affected by many chronic conditions. Arizona has the third largest population of AI/AN in the United States (approximately 266,000 in 2017), and is home to 22 federally recognized American Indian tribal nations. View the
35th Anniversary of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Published on Nov 20, 2018 - 12:00 AM
November 2018 marks the 35th anniversary of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. In the 35 years since the original call to build awareness of the disease, we have learned a lot about people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) and caregiving. The Administration for Community Living continues to advance the dementia capability of states and communities
ACL Launches Redesigned Eldercare Locator Website
Published on Nov 5, 2018 - 12:00 AM
The Administration for Community Living is pleased to launch our newly redesigned Eldercare Locator website. Located online at eldercare.acl.gov, the updated website makes it easier for older adults and their caregivers to find essential aging resources. New features include:
• A mobile-optimized design to easily access the Eldercare Locator on a computer, phone, or tablet
• A geographical search bar
Newsletter from VA’s Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR) May/June/July 2018 - Summer 2018
Published on Oct 1, 2018 - 12:00 AM
To view the VA’s Office of Tribal Government Relations Summer 2018 Newsletter click here.
New VA Resource Aims to Address Unique Needs of Veterans
Published on Jul 16, 2018 - 12:00 AM
The Older Veteran Behavioral Health Resource Inventory provides an overview of resources for health and social service professionals interested in enhancing their outreach and support for older veterans who have or are at risk for behavioral health conditions.
The inventory, as well as other useful resources for professionals working with veterans, are available through the VA Community Provider Toolkit.
This
MIPPA Technical Assistance
Published on Jun 15, 2018 - 12:00 AM
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) held a technical assistance call this week to offer a glimpse of some of the myriad changes that will likely be coming to Medicare in 2019. NCOA is preparing fact sheets and future webinars that review some of these changes in more detail. NCOA is a great Medicare resource, so don’t forget to
Food Safety for First Nations People of Canada: A Manual for Healthy Practices
Published on May 29, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Food safety is important. Food that hasn't been properly handled, and that is contaminated by bacteria, viruses and parasites can make you and your family sick.
The Food Safety for First Nations People of Canada: A Manual for Healthy Practices is intended to raise awareness on the safe handling, preparation, and storage practices of traditional and store-bought foods, in order
VA Office of Tribal Government Relations Newsletter~ March/ April 2018
Published on May 2, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Tribal Health Programs (ITU) trainings for health care providers held in Denver, CO, Sacramento, CA, Gallup, NM, and Albuquerque, NM. Additionally, on the health care front, the VHA Community Care Office along with the Indian Health Service Office of Urban Indian Health Programs hosted a webinar for Urban Indian Health Programs interested in becoming providers VA uses to refer Veterans
CMS Publishes New Tribal Nursing Home Directory
Published on Apr 23, 2018 - 12:00 AM
CMS recently released an updated directory of tribal nursing homes. LTSS in Our Community: Tribal Nursing Home Directory(PDF, 725 KB, 10 pp) lists contact information for the 18 nursing homes in Indian Country that offer long-term services and supports (LTSS). It includes details about certification, the number of beds, and each facility’s ombudsman and Quality Innovation Network–Quality
Culturally Sensitive Care in Tribal Nursing Homes
Published on Apr 23, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Strong connections to culture and traditions enhance the quality of life for AI/AN elders as they age. Many tribal nursing homes and assisted living facilities have developed strategies for provideidn culturally sensitive care to their residents. A new report from CMS (PDF, 11 pp, 4.1MB) describes how four tribal long-term care facilites provide culturally sensitive care for elders.
Advocacy 101: Gaining Congressional Support for Tribal Public Health
Published on Apr 13, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Last week, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) celebrated National Tribal Public Health Week. Learn more about the resources NIHB shared as part of the celebration! For example, see the diagram below about how a bill becomes a law, from our webinar, Advocacy 101: Gaining Congressional Support for Tribal Public Health.
To view the slides, Click Here. To watch the
Meal Delivery Programs Reduce the Use of Costly Health Care in Dually Eligible Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries
Published on Apr 4, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Delivering food to nutritionally vulnerable patients is important for addressing these patients’ social determinants of health. However, it is not known whether food delivery programs can reduce the use of costly health services and decrease medical spending among these patients. We sought to determine whether home delivery of either medically tailored meals or nontailored food reduces the use of selected
Tribal Technical Assistance Program for Transportation
Published on Mar 30, 2018 - 12:00 AM
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Innovative Program Delivery’s Center for Local Aid Support recently established a national Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) as a one-stop transportation resource for tribal communities across the country.
The TTAP Center provides comprehensive transportation training and technical assistance to tribal communities, building skills and expertise to ensure the safety and maintenance of
Get Ready for New Medicare Cards
Published on Mar 29, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Between April, 2018 and April, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will mail new Medicare cards to all people with Medicare. The new cards will have a new unique Medicare Number instead of a Social Security Number. Medicare will automatically mail the new cards to the beneficiary address on file with the Social Security Administration.
CMS will
Social Security's American Indian Alaska Native (AIAN) Geospatial Map
Published on Mar 28, 2018 - 12:00 AM
This map presents data on tribal information, Social Security Video Service Delivery (VSD) sites, and Social Security Field and Resident Station locations to assist with American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) outreach. Please use the navigation keys on our map + / - to zoom in and out of this map. Symbols on the map will appear, as you zoom in on
Resources for Justice- Involved Veterans: A Guide for Tribal Justice Systems
Published on Mar 19, 2018 - 12:00 AM
This Guide will describe several efforts currently underway to address the need for treatment and other services among Veterans in the criminal justice system. Veterans Treatment Courts (VTC) are an example of one approach, although not the only one, and will receive particular attention. The Guide will discuss the components common to most VTCs and suggest the steps a tribal
Rx Pain Medications. Know the Options. Get the Facts
Published on Feb 26, 2018 - 12:00 AM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and SAMHSA have developed a series of fact sheets entitled Rx Pain Medications. Know the Options. Get the Facts. These fact sheets are designed to increase awareness of the risks associated with prescription opioid use and misuse, as well as to educate patients who are prescribed opioids for pain about the risks and
Protecting Nursing Home Residents During Emergencies
Published on Feb 23, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Many tribal nursing homes have developed emergency preparedness plans to safeguard elders in the event of a flood, fire, or other emergency.
A new best practices report from CMS describes how 5 tribal nursing homes prepare for emergencies. It shares their recommendations on partnerships, funding, and staff training that other LTSS facilities can use in their own planning.
CMS Emergency
Rx Pain Medications: Know the Options Fact Sheet
Published on Feb 8, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Although prescription pain medications can be effective at treating certain types of pain, there are different treatment options and therapies available. Whether one approach is safer and more effective than another will depend on your unique situation.
To access the fact sheet, Click Here.
Webinar Recording Available: Strategies to Combat Opioid Use in Rural Communities
Published on Jan 23, 2018 - 12:00 AM
The opioid epidemic is an ongoing problem in rural areas. Rural youth, young adults, women experiencing domestic violence, and people living in states with large rural populations suffer from higher rates of opioid use than their urban counterparts. Opioid overdose deaths are growing faster in rural counties than urban counties. This presentation by John Gale, MS, of the University of
NIEJI Announces 2018 Elder Abuse Innovation Award Recipients
Published on Jan 11, 2018 - 12:00 AM
Eight tribes from eight states were awarded a total of $150,000 from the National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI) Innovation Program to address elder abuse in their communities. NIEJI is part of the Center for Rural Health (CRH) at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The CRH works with tribal communities to help improve
Tribal Climate Health Champions: Spotlight on the Village of Wainwright
Published on Jan 11, 2018 - 12:00 AM
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) funds three Tribal climate health projects as part of the Climate Ready Tribes Project with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIHB is currently highlighting each of these Tribes and their climate health efforts through email spotlights. You can view the previous email in this series here. Also look for
Stress and Health Disparities Report
Published on Jan 8, 2018 - 12:00 AM
There are well-documented disparities in health by socioeconomic status and race and ethnicity (National Center for Health Statistics, 2012.) Stress has been identified as one of the top 10 determinants of disparities in health (World Health Organization [WHO], 2008). This report presents a state-of-the-science overview of research examining stress as a driver of disparities in health. Stress occurs when individuals
2017 News
Climate Change: The Science- Free Online Course
Published on Dec 7, 2017 - 12:00 AM
This free course begins January 22. 2018, is offered online through Future Learn. Their website states, "Climate Change poses an increasing threat to the stability of Earth's systems. If we want to protect our planet from dangerous and unprecedented change, first we must understand the science behind climate change.
On this course you will explore this science, looking back across
Success Story from Northwest Tribes: Native CARS (Children Always Ride Safe) Partnership to Improve Child Passenger Safety
Published on Dec 7, 2017 - 12:00 AM
In the beginning of the 2000s, Northwest Tribes noticed that vehicle accidents leading to injuries and death were impacting their communities. The Northwest Tribal EpiCenter (NWTEC) confirmed this disparity and noticed, finding that American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) were experiencing the highest death rate compared to other groups as a result of vehicle accidents. The NWTEC contacted experts
ACL Grants to Promote Diversity and Cultural Competency Across Developmental Disabilities Network
Published on Oct 28, 2017 - 12:00 AM
Recently, ACL issued a series of grants to University Centers of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities to continue to promote diversity and cultural competence across the developmental disabilities network. The National Training Initiative grants will fund partnerships with minority-serving institutions (MSIs), a diversity and inclusion training program, and 12 diversity and inclusion fellowships.
MSI partnership planning grants will provide seed money
New Issue Briefing on Community Living for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders
Published on Oct 27, 2017 - 12:00 AM
One aspect of the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) mission is to assist American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders to live with dignity and self-determination, while participating fully in their communities. The Administration on Aging, which is part of ACL, implements this mission through its Older Americans Act programs and relationships with other federal agencies and their
The Green House Project
Published on Oct 23, 2017 - 12:00 AM
In Green House homes, authenticity matters - for example, we strive to build real homes, not fake homes, not pretend homes, not places that look like a home but really feel more like an institution. We want to create that sense of belonging, of warmth and deep knowing that we all crave. We want the elders to feel connected to
New Materials Available for Nutrition Services Program Outcome Evaluation
Published on Oct 23, 2017 - 12:00 AM
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is conducting a three-part evaluation of its Title III-C Nutrition Services Program (NSP), which promotes access to nutritious meals, facilitates social contact, supports family caregivers and helps older adults maintain dignity in their homes and communities. For more information, click here.
Principles for person-Directed Services and Support during Serious Illness
Published on Sep 1, 2017 - 12:00 AM
By Edwin L. Walker, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, and Bob Williams, Director, Independent Living Administration, Administration for Community Living (ACL)
At ACL, we believe that every person has the right to make choices and to control their own decisions. This right is independent of age or disability or stage of illness. To help ensure that people who have serious
American Indian Elder Group Benefits of Group-based Exercise Program for Older Adults
Published on Aug 29, 2017 - 12:00 AM
New research cited by the Philadelphia Inquirer shows that a standing-exercise program is more effective for seniors than commonly used seated exercises.
Among nearly 300 participants who were an average age of 80, the study showed that those who participated in a standing-exercise program were able to walk farther and faster than those in a seated-exercise program. Lead researcher Jennifer
New Report on Nutrition Services Program Available: Client Outcome Study
Published on Jul 13, 2017 - 12:00 AM
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is conducting a three-part evaluation of its Title III-C Nutrition Services Program (NSP). The newest report, Client Outcome Study: Part I, is now available. To read more, please click here.
Implementation of the REACH model of dementia caregiver in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Published on Jun 14, 2017 - 12:00 AM
The Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregivers Health in the VA (REACH VA) dementia caregiving intervention has been implemented in the VA, in community agencies, and internationally. As identified in the 2013 and 2015 National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, REACH is being made available to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Implementation activities are carried out by local Public Health
FY2017 Grant Update Notification
Published on May 19, 2017 - 12:00 AM
To all Title VI Grantees: Although Congress recently appropriated full year funding through September 30, 2017 (FFY), funds are apportioned by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and uploaded to HHS. ACL receives allotments from HHS. Unfortunately, the grant award process could take approximately four to eight weeks before we are able to distribute final (FY2017) Notice of Award
Coeur D'Alene Exercise Program: Powwow Sweat
Published on Apr 17, 2017 - 12:00 AM
In Indian Country, a gym membership isn’t a cultural norm. The incidence of heart disease and obesity are high there. So northern Idaho's Coeur D’Alene tribe is incorporating culture into its fitness programs. The Coeur D'Alene tribe has created an exercise program based on powwow dancing called Powwow Sweat.
Falls Prevention Tip Sheet
Published on Apr 6, 2017 - 12:00 AM
National Falls Prevention Resource Center’s new resource on engaging Tribal elders in falls prevention programs "Tip Sheet"
Profile of Older Americans: 2016
Published on Mar 15, 2017 - 12:00 AM
The annual summary of the latest statistics on the older population, A Profile of Older Americans: 2016, is now available. This profile covers 15 topical areas including population, income and poverty, living arrangements, education, health, and caregiving. A description of the highlights of this document is below and the full document is attached.
The profile has proven to be a
FCC Discounted Internet Service
Published on Mar 8, 2017 - 12:00 AM
As of March 31, 2016 the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has approved rules to modify the current Lifeline program, which previously provided discounted telephone services, to also include discounted Internet services for people who meet the qualifications.
This modernization update from the FCC will help provide 21st century access for any low-income individual, helping to reduce the barriers that prevent
Study - Interventions to Prevent Alcohol Use Among AI/AN and Rural Youth
Published on Mar 6, 2017 - 12:00 AM
Study finds effective interventions to prevent alcohol use among American Indian and rural youth. Rural youths, including those who are a racial minority relative to their community, are at increased risk for alcohol misuse.
DOJ is Introducing ElderJustice.Gov
Published on Feb 28, 2017 - 12:00 AM
The Department of Justice is committed to supporting federal, state and local efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud and exploitation through training, resources, and information.
Join the Department of Justice as they launch ElderJustice.gov with the next webinars in the series catered to professionals involved in elder abuse cases.
Food Safety Tips
Published on Jan 28, 2017 - 12:00 AM
You've taken steps to train and encourage employees to follow the best procedures to ensure your kitchen is storing, preparing and serving food that is high-quality and safe. Yet it is important to remain vigilant and continually enhance your culture of food safety. Read More Here.
Tribal Resources for American Indians and Alaskan Natives from CMS
Published on Jan 18, 2017 - 12:00 AM
The CMS Division of Tribal Affairs is responsible for creating and disseminating informational materials to American Indian Alaska Native (AI/AN) beneficiaries, providers, and relevant health professionals on CMS programs. This includes multimedia (video & radio), printed materials, webinars and training materials. Many of these materials were developed in collaboration with HHS (Intergovernmental External Affairs), the Indian Health Service, the
National Institute on Aging Infograph on Genetics and Alzheimer's
Published on Jan 18, 2017 - 12:00 AM
Learning about your family health history may help you know if you are at increased risk for certain diseases or medical conditions, like Alzheimer's disease. Share this infographic and help spread the word about Alzheimer's genetics.
SSA Tribal Benefits Coordinator Guide
Published on Jan 3, 2017 - 12:00 AM
Please check out the the SSA Tribal Benefits Coordinator Guide. We believe it will be of great help to many of you working with tribal members as it relates to their Social Security. It will also be an excellent resource to share with your outreach workers, benefits coordinators, information and referral specialists, caregivers and others.
NCUIH January e-news and Updates
Published on Jan 3, 2017 - 12:00 AM
National Council of Urban Indian Health January Newsletter
2016 News
Not Dead Yet and Respecting Choices Announce Successful Collaboration
Published on Dec 12, 2016 - 12:00 AM
Not Dead Yet and other disability advocates and rehabilitation physicians have worked with Respecting Choices, a national leader in the field of advance care planning, to develop fact sheets on feeding tubes and breathing supports. Today, they announce the results of an over two year collaborative effort. Read More Here
Not Just Your Grandma’s Diabetes
Published on Mar 9, 2016 - 12:00 AM
Think of the typical person with type 2 diabetes. Did you imagine someone older, overweight, inactive? You’d be partly right, but the big picture is more complicated and far-reaching.
For more information, read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Bulletin about how age, weight and activity relate to diabetes.
Medicaid and American Indians and Alaska Natives
Published on Mar 7, 2016 - 12:00 AM
Read the Summary of Findings (and Issue Brief,Appendices and End Notes) from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. It provides an “overview of the health needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives, discusses the role of Medicaid and the potential impact of the Medicaid expansion for this population, and summarizes new guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
First-of-its-Kind PSA Campaign Targets the 86 Million American Adults with Prediabetes!
Published on Mar 1, 2016 - 12:00 AM
From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diabetes at Work E-News, March 2016
Eighty-six million US adults have prediabetes, and 90% of them don’t know they have it. With prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes puts people at elevated risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease,
CMS All Tribes’ Call Regarding State Health Official Letter on Policy Change for 100% FMAP
Published on Feb 26, 2016 - 12:00 AM
From the National Indian Health Board
On February 26, 2016 CMS released a State Health Official (SHO) Letter on the agency’s reinterpretation 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) reimbursement policy for services provided to Medicaid eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives. Read the State Health Official Letter (PDF).
CMS provided an overview of its new 100% FMAP policy through
Special Report: Strengthening Supports for Low-Income Older Adults and Caregivers
Published on Feb 26, 2016 - 12:00 AM
Margaret is a mom with two teenagers at home, a husband, and a full time job. Her mother Sadie lives alone on a limited income in an adjacent town. Margaret checks in on her every day, and is always on call for transportation to doctor’s appointments, help with bills, and groceries. Margaret is a family caregiver, one of nearly
CDC Releases Elder Abuse Surveillance: Uniform Definitions and Recommended Core Data Elements— January 20, 2016
Published on Jan 20, 2016 - 12:00 AM
CDC recently released Elder Abuse Surveillance: Uniform Definitions and Recommended Core Data Elements (PDF), one of the first publications designed to promote consistent terminology and data collection across organizations that work to prevent elder abuse. CDC developed the document with and for a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers on aging and individuals who work with service providers in roles
2015 News
From the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Beware of Scams Targeting Older Adults
Published on Dec 8, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Scams that target older people occur every day, but you can count on scammers to ramp up their efforts to prey on people’s generosity during the holiday season. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office for Older Americans is working to provide older consumers and their families with the tools and information they need to protect themselves from frauds
Make it Local: Recipes for Alaska’s Children
Published on Dec 1, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Alaska Child Nutrition Programs just completed the development of a new cookbook for schools, child care centers, and Head Start agencies called Make It Local: Recipes for Alaska’s Children (PDF). The recipes all use locally grown or harvested foods, meet USDA nutritional requirements for the federal programs, and have been standardized. You may request a printed copy by contacting
New Processing Plant Prepares Traditional Alaska Native food
Published on Nov 24, 2015 - 12:00 AM
First it was musk ox stew. Then the Alaska nursing home served up musk ox meatloaf to its elderly Inupiat residents and their visiting family members.
The reaction at the long-term residential senior care facility was immediate. "'It was the bomb!'" is how home administrator Val Kreil recalled one young relative describing it. "You don't hear that every day
Nursing Home Praised for Putting Native Food on Menu
Published on Nov 24, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Maniilaq Association’s nursing home in Alaska is earning praise from residents and their families for a new partnership that brings a taste of traditional native foods to the facility.
ACL Blog: Recognizing the Value of Respite for Caregivers
Published on Nov 23, 2015 - 12:00 AM
By Greg Link, Aging Services Program Specialist, Administration for Community Living
Each November, we recognize family caregivers for all they do to ensure the health, safety, and dignity of the people they care for. Family caregivers are the social and economic underpinning of America’s long-term care system. Without them, the burden of providing care likely would fall upon the
Alaska Dispatch News: Traditional Alaska Thanksgiving Recipes
Published on Nov 21, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Food writer and cookbook author John Hadamuscin once wrote the following: "There are four unbroken rules when it comes to Thanksgiving -- there must be turkey and dressing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie."
Apparently Hadamuscin has never spent a Thanksgiving in Alaska, where instead of turkey, polar bear, whale steak and pickled maktak might well be the table centerpiece.
What the ACA Means for Me
Published on Nov 19, 2015 - 12:00 AM
A new infographic from the HHS Office of Minority Health provides important information about the requirements of the Affordable Care Act, defines eligibility for the Health Insurance Marketplace and the benefits of enrolling, and identifies where to get more information. American Indians or Alaska Natives must take certain steps to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. There are
Helping Clients with Medicare Open Enrollment Questions
Published on Nov 9, 2015 - 12:00 AM
From Justice in Aging:
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period closes on December 7. The Open Enrollment Period is the only time all year when every Medicare beneficiary can change coverage, and the options can be confusing.
Justice in Aging has created a short, easy-to-use resource (PDF) for advocates that will help even those advocates who don't know much about
CMS Issues Final Rule for EOL Conversation Reimbursement
Published on Nov 4, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Excerpted from The Conversation Project November 3, 2015, e-newsletter:
On October 30, the Obama administration issued a final rule that allows Medicare to reimburse physicians for having end-of-life care conversations with patients. The final rule creates new billing codes for advance care planning as part of Medicare’s physician fee schedule. The rule will go into effect on January 1,
New Mexico Tribes Meet with U.S. Administrator Greenlee to Advance Aging in Indian Country
Published on Nov 3, 2015 - 12:00 AM
October 21, 2015 was a remarkable day for the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA). Despite the cold and rainy weather, NICOA hosted a very important meeting to discuss New Mexico Aging in Indian country. Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging, and Cynthia LaCounte, Director of the Office of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Programs, and representing the
National Diabetes Month Resources from CDC Division of Diabetes Translation
Published on Oct 30, 2015 - 12:00 AM
November is National Diabetes Month, a perfect time to remember that if you have diabetes, what you do every day has a big impact on your health and quality of life. Good blood sugar control can help prevent or delay complications, and early detection and treatment of complications can keep them from getting worse.
To help take charge of your
Information from the Consumer Financial Protection Board on Helping Financial Caregivers
Published on Oct 23, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Millions of Americans are managing money or property for a family member or friend who is unable to pay bills or make financial decisions. We’ve heard from these financial caregivers about how tough it can be. So we created guides for caregivers all over the country. Read about how we are helping financial caregivers.
Because people’s powers and
Tribal Health News Items
Published on Oct 7, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Cynthia says, “Are you involved in discussions about the ICDBG Program for your Tribe? Funds can be used towards senior facilities, long-term care facilities, housing construction. Get involved!”
Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
Grants for the development of Indian and Alaska Native communities, including new housing construction; housing rehabilitation; land acquisition to
OAIANNHP Director Cynthia LaCounte Represents Tribal Aging Programs on the Surgeon General's Go4Life Walk
Published on Sep 18, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Justice in Aging: New 50 State Survey of Dementia Training Requirements
Published on Aug 26, 2015 - 12:00 AM
With more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, there’s a growing need for robust training standards for health care professionals in the special needs of people with cognitive impairment. For example, though 64% of nursing home residents have dementia, only 23 states have laws prescribing training requirements for direct care staff in nursing homes
National Center on Elder Abuse New Blog Series
Published on Aug 10, 2015 - 12:00 AM
The National Center on Elder Abuse is proud to be producing a new series of blogs featuring expert opinions and diverse views in the field. Each month, the blogs will focus on topics brought to us by the Elder Justice Roadmap. Themes will concentrate on practice improvement, education, policy and research. The blogs will also address trending topics based on
Guidance Update on Eligibility for Title VI Services Under Title VI, Parts A and C
Published on Jul 29, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Title VI grantees have the option of using their Title VI, Part A and Part C funds to provide services to older eligible Indians who are not members of their Tribe but live in the proposed service area. It is the grantee’s responsibility to ensure that these individuals are not counted by more than one grantee in their application(
Federal Transit Administration Information
Published on May 29, 2015 - 12:00 AM
For fixed route service supported with Federal Transit Administration formula funds, older adults and people with disabilities who present a Medicare card get half price fares. If a Medicare card is presented during off peak hours, these individuals will not be charged more than half the peak hour fare. Learn more. (PDF)
NCEA WEAAD Blog Series (Week 7) Expanding Knowledge
Published on May 22, 2015 - 12:00 AM
Why is support of research important to the field of elder abuse? Would not scarce available resources be better spent on programs and services to address this problem?
In truth, support for both research and practice is essential to advance understanding of and response to elder abuse as a health and social problem, human rights issue, and sometimes a crime.
FEMA Mobile App Updated with New Features
Published on May 1, 2015 - 12:00 AM
FEMA launched a new feature to its free app that will enable users to receive weather alerts on severe weather happening anywhere they select in the country, even if the phone is not located in the area, making it easy to follow severe weather that may be threatening family and friends. The app also provides a customizable checklist of emergency
National Library Services
Published on May 1, 2015 - 12:00 AM
We have just learned about a wonderful service for blind or visually impaired individuals through a national network of cooperating libraries. NLS administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail. Learn more and learn where the libraries are located in your state at www.loc.gov/nls/
ACL Blog Post: Toward a More Inclusive Definition of Diversity
Published on Apr 1, 2015 - 12:00 AM
As Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month draws to a close, it is important that we take time to reflect on the values embodied within the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. The DD Act, as it is commonly known, ensures that people with developmental disabilities in the United States and their families have access to services and
ACL in the News
Published on Mar 27, 2015 - 12:00 AM
ACL was recently featured in two news stories about older adults and individuals with disabilities:
Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) Commissioner Aaron Bishop Visits Arizona: Commissioner Bishop visited all four Developmental Disability Act programs in Arizona and participated in the Fourth Annual African American Symposium on Disability in Phoenix.
ACL Administrator Kathy Greenlee was quoted in a story,