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Understanding and honoring the needs of Native American elders

American Nurse

Some seniors can’t afford to retire at all, and some forego groceries to pay for medication. I’ve encountered many elders who can’t afford good healthcare but earn just above the Medicaid guideline, leaving them ineligible for assistance. Whittney LaCroix is chief nursing officer at Tribal Health in Scottsdale, Arizona.