Skip to main content

Native Aging in Place Project (NAPP)

Native Aging in Place Project The Native Aging in Place Project (NAPP) works with tribal nations in North Dakota to support local capacity building to care for their Native Elders while they remain in their homes. The project engages community connections and utilizes the National Resource Center on Native American Aging's Native Elder Caregiver Curriculum to train caregivers and health professionals on providing care for Native Elders who live at home.

What NAPP Does

NAPP works with tribal communities and partners to:

  • Develop and share models, recommendations, and best practices in helping Native Elders age in place.
  • Expand access to training and education opportunities for Native Elder caregivers through the Native Elder Caregiver Curriculum.
  • Support workforce development and sustainability efforts that strengthen access to home and community-based services in tribal communities.
  • Provide technical assistance and capacity building to tribal programs developing or strengthening home and community-based services and long-term services and supports.
  • Help tribal programs navigate Medicaid reimbursement, provider enrollment, and other opportunities to sustain community-based services for Native Elders.

Supporting Native Veterans

NAPP also focuses on supporting Native veterans in North Dakota by hosting a yearly event aimed at connecting Native veterans with supports they may need.

The annual North Dakota Native American Veterans Stand Down is a collaborative effort among the NAPP team, tribal leaders, Veterans Affairs, Veterans Service Organizations, and other tribal and community partners. The event provides opportunities for Native veterans, their spouses, families, and caregivers to connect, share information, and learn about resources and services they have earned.