What's New from the IHS Elder Care Initiative!

2008 Elder Care Initiative Long-Term Care Grant Program now open for applications!
Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2008-IHS-EHC-0001
CDFA #: 93.933

Key Dates:
Mandatory Letter of Intent due May 2, 2008. The LOI is mandatory but does not obligate sites to apply.
RFA closes on June 20, 2008.

The Federal Register announcement can be found at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-6409.pdf [PDF, 86K]

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.

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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