Tag Archives: Elderly
Partner Q&A: Caring for Navajo and Zuni Elders in Gallup, New Mexico
Native American, Elderly, Seniors, Montana, Northern Plains, Emergency Aid, Residential. Shelter
Partner Q&A: Caring for Elders of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe
We’re spotlighting longtime {Tribal] partner Roberta Bigback, who coordinates the Northern Cheyenne Elderly Program on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
Partner Q&A: Caring for Elders of the Tohono O’odham Nation
We recently caught up with Mike Benavidez, coordinator of the Pisinemo District Elderly Program of the Tohono O’odham Nation, who shared about their senior services and how PWNA helps.
Hypothermia and Frostbite
It’s January and the temperatures aren’t bad recently, about 30 degrees—but it can get below zero very quickly this time of year. The wind and the air temperature can plummet, especially at night, and make it difficult to stay warm… especially if you rely on propane for heating, or wood for heating. Many of us simply can turn […]