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National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative Publications

2022

Helping Indigenous Elderly Plan for the Future
The My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans has been developed to assist Native American elderly think about future needs and share their wishes with their care team and loved ones.
Project: National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: November 2022
Type: Article
My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans
The My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans has been developed to assist Indigenous elderly think about future needs and share their wishes with their care team and loved ones.
Project: National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative
Author(s): Gray, J., Archer, P., Flatin, J., Smart, K., Hume, W.
Date: November 2022
Type: Resource

2020

Gray's Travel Challenges Reap Rewards, Especially During COVID-19
Jacque Gray, PhD, of the Center for Rural Health has had more than her share of travel woes, but she finds the face-to-face work she does pays big dividends.
Project: National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative
Author(s): Haugen, B.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: October 2020
Type: Article
CRH Continues Its Mission During COVID-19
Center for Rural Health (CRH) staff help rural communities, healthcare facilities, and others navigate through COVID-19.
Projects: National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative, National Resource Center on Native American Aging, North Dakota Brain Injury Network, Primary Care Office, Project ECHO, Rural Health Information Hub, Rural Health Research Gateway, Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program
Author(s): Haugen, B.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: July 2020
Type: Article
SAMHSA Leader Talks Behavioral Health with CRH Staff
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration regional director visits with Center for Rural Health staff about behavioral health programs.
Projects: Healthcare Workforce Group, National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative, Project ECHO, Rural Health Information Hub, Rural Health Research Gateway, State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup
Author(s): Haugen, B.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: April 2020
Type: Article

2015

American Indians FAQs
This document answers frequently asked questions about American Indian culture, tribes, reservations, and sovereignty.
Projects: National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative, National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): National Resource Center on Native American Aging, Seven Generations Center of Excellence in Native Behavioral Health, National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiation
Date: May 2015
Type: Resource
Testimony to White House Conference on Aging
Testimony of Jacqueline S. Gray, PhD, Director of the National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative. Presented May 6, 2015 at the White House Conference on Aging.
Project: National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative
Author(s): Gray, J.
Date: May 2015
Type: Testimony

2013

Elder Abuse in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
This fact sheet summarizes the percentage of American Indian/Alaska Native elders that would utilize elder programs that could assist in preventing elder abuse. In addition, the percentage of American Indian/Alaska Native elders that would take advantage of caregiver, financial assistance, legal assistance, personal care, and transportation programs if they were offered by their respective tribes.
Projects: National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative, National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Davis, J.
Date: May 2013
Type: Fact Sheet