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What's New from the IHS Elder Care Initiative!

The goal of the Elder Care Initiative is to promote the development of high-quality care for American Indian and Alaska Native elders by acting as a consultation and liaison resource for IHS, tribal, and urban Indian health programs.

  • We recognize the Elder as an invaluable resource in our communities, deserving of honor and respect and the best care that we can give.
  • The number of elders is increasing rapidly, especially the oldest old. The need to develop a range of services to assist elders as they age in their home communities has been identified as a high priority.
  • The core activities of the Elder Care Initiative are in information and referral, technical assistance and educationM, and advocacy. These activities are accomplished in partnership with a variety of tribal, state, federal, and academic programs.
    • For more information on the Elder Care Initiative, contact Dr. Bruce Finke, Indian Health Service, 45 Vernon Street, Northampton, MA   01060, 413-584-0790 bruce.finke@mail.ihs.gov

     

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