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International Association for Indigenous Aging

Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions

Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions. A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) points out that more than one-third of adults aged 45 and ...

National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI) Releases “My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans”

National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI), has released a new product, the My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans. The guide is to assist Indigenous Elders in planning for health issues and end of life decisions and being able to share with loved ones their wishes. Sections of the guide include: • What ...

The Power of Intergenerational Connection

This is an original story from Generation American Society on Aging By Maurya Cockrell October 19, 2022 Abstract: Individuals can experience loss and grief at any age in life, and a loss can transcend generations to come. The power of intergenerational connections can transform how individuals, communities, and institutions approach death, dying, and grief. Connecting ...

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