LTSS Focus Areas
Different types of LTSS are available to address the needs of care recipients and their families. For example, hospice care may be helpful for people nearing the end of life. Additionally, caregivers may benefit from support to alleviate stress and improve their well-being.
To better meet the needs of people in your community, explore the topics listed below.
Traditional Foods in LTSS
Eating traditional foods—such as salmon, venison, corn, beans, and squash—can improve elders’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Learn how incorporating traditional foods into LTSS provides nutrition and helps promote cultural connection.
Hospice and Palliative Care
Providing people with compassionate, culturally appropriate care as they near the end of life can be a source of comfort for both them and their families.” Visit the Hospice and Palliative Care page, which highlights examples of tribal LTSS programs that have addressed the need for end-of-life care in Indian Country.
Caregiver Support
Promoting the health and well-being of caregivers is an important consideration when providing LTSS. Visit the Caregiver Support page to learn more.
LTSS for Native Veterans
Accessing care can be challenging for veterans, many of whom have disabilities. Learn how LTSS programs for Native veterans can help meet the needs of a population that is often underserved.
Elder Abuse Prevention
Engaging tribal communities in efforts to address elder abuse can help ensure elders are honored and kept safe. Learn more about elder abuse prevention.
Tribal Nursing Homes
Tribal nursing homes provide culturally appropriate long-term care and enable AI/AN people to stay connected to their communities. Visit the Tribal Nursing Homes page to read about successes and lessons learned in topic areas such as trauma-informed care and traditional foods.
Dementia
Providing care for someone who has dementia presents unique challenges. Visit the LTSS and Dementia page to learn more.
Emerging LTSS Issues
Find research on several key LTSS issues, including LTSS for people with disabilities and funding for home- and community-based services.
Program Examples
Visit the Program Examples page for profiles of successfully implemented tribal LTSS programs.