Improving the Well-Being of Native Older Adults and Their Caregivers

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CDC Foundation

This story discusses how the challenges faced by older adults and caregivers in tribal communities were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant program created by the CDC Foundation and the International Association for Indigenous Aging to help tribes address barriers, support Native elders, and provide respite care for caregivers is also discussed.

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