About the Resource Center on Native Aging Disability

The Resource Center on Native Aging and Disability (RCNAD) supports Native communities in strengthening home and community-based services (HCBS) for Native Elders. Our purpose is to help tribes build sustainable, Medicaid reimbursable long-term care programs that are community-driven and respects traditional and cultural values.

Native Elders are the fastest-growing population across Indian Country. Our communities continue to experience higher rates of health disparities than the national average, resulting in a greater need for accessible long-term services and supports choices and care options that enable Native Elders to remain in their homes and communities as they age.

As Native communities continue to take charge of their health and well-being, RCNAD will serve as a vital resource in ensuring Elders and individuals with disabilities receive the care they deserve and remain in their home communities.

What We Do

Provide technical assistance to strengthen LTSS and HCBS capacity within tribes
Develop culturally responsive tools and resource materials
Deliver education and training on LTSS, HCBS, and caregiving systems
Use data-informed strategies to strengthen LTSS and HCBS capacity that reflect tribal priorities and community needs
Engage experts and community leaders in aging and disability

RCNAD builds on decades of the National Resource Center on Native American Aging experience and partnerships to support the development of sustainable, culturally informed long-term services and supports systems across Indian Country.