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Aging American Indians Get $30 Million from
Administration on Aging
April 29, 2005 - The Administration on Aging (AoA)
announced yesterday nearly $30 million in grants to support "vital"
community programs and services for tribal elders and their caregivers
to help foster greater independence and healthier lives. The grants
represent about $1 million per tribe.
During a meeting at the National Title VI Training
and Technical Assistance Forum, AoA Assistant Secretary Josefina G.
Carbonell awarded 236 grants to tribal organizations representing 300
tribes of which nearly $24 million will provide nutrition and supportive
services to American Indian and Alaska Native elders. Additionally, $6.2
million were awarded to 196 Native American Caregiver Support Grants to
support the caregivers of American Indian and Alaska Native elders and
elders caring for their grandchildren. These grants represent nearly
$100 million over a three-year period.
The nutrition, transportation and other support
services provided through these grants are helping to improve the lives
of our most revered citizens, said Assistant Secretary Carbonell. This
program continues to be a vital component of our prevention and
education efforts to reach out to vulnerable communities.
Annually, AoA funds federally recognized tribal
organizations for nutrition and supportive services to more than 100,000
Native American elders. The Native American Caregiver Support Program
provides support to the caregivers of elders who are chronically ill or
have disabilities with services that include information and assistance,
counseling, training and respite.
An increasing number of American Indian and Alaska
Native elders prefer to remain in their homes, communities and on
reservations, added Assistant Secretary Carbonell. Therefore, our
programs will provide them with services such as homemaker services and
transportation to the doctor, which will help them maintain their
independence, well-being and positive lifestyles while preserving the
heritage of Native American culture.
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