We advocate for the unique needs of our communities.
Who We Are
Founded in 2010, the Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) advocates for policies and programs that improve aging in our communities as racially and ethnically diverse people; American Indians and Alaska Natives; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender (LGBT) people.
What We Do
As the Diverse Elders Coalition, we produce original policy analysis and resources, speak with policymakers and advocates to highlight the issues of our communities and share solutions, and work to ensure the needs and perspective of diverse elders are at the forefront of national and local conversations on aging.
From The Blog
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Resilience and Unity at ASA On Aging 2025: A Personal Reflection
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May 08, 2025
Recent Posts
Older American’s Month 2026: Championing Your Health Requires Protecting Aging Services
Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy,…
At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters
At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters At this year’s American Society on Aging On Aging 2026 conference in Atlanta, the Diverse Elders Coalition was proud to present “Advancing Caregiver Equity Through Story, Data, and Inclusive…
Women’s History Month 2026: 15 Quotes from Women Shaping A Sustainable Future
Women’s History Month is a chance to honor the women whose leadership has helped build stronger, more caring, and more just communities. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” invites us to think about sustainability in a broad…
DEC Attends House Energy & Commerce Hearing with Partners
On March 17, the Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) joined with a range of partners, including the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), to attend a House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations…
MLK Day’s unfinished business: protecting Medicaid, SNAP, and Older Americans Act services for diverse older adults and family caregivers
MLK Day is often remembered through the soaring language of dreams and freedom. Less often, we talk about how clearly Dr. King named health equity as a civil rights issue. In 1966, speaking in Chicago, Dr. King warned that injustice in health is not abstract, it is…
Past, Present, Future: AI/AN Elders, Caregiving, and the Fight for Health Equity
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month and National Family Caregivers Month Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the languages, stories, and traditions that Indigenous communities have carried forward for generations. This year’s theme, “Weaving…
Resources for Diverse Aging
The Diverse Elders Coalition offers a variety of multimedia resources, including original research and policy reports, fact sheets, webinars, and more, aimed at ensuring that our diverse communities can age successfully with dignity, greater self-sufficiency and in the best possible health.
Featured Resource
Family Caregiving in Diverse Communities: ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE FAMILY CAREGIVERS FOR OLDER ADULTS
This report is the product of a series of activities conducted by the Diverse Elders Coalition and its members’ organizations, and in partnership with the National Alliance for Caregiving, to better understand and highlight the lived experiences of diverse family caregivers for older adults.
Click Here to Read the 1-Page Caregiver FactSheet: DEC Caregiving Factsheet Final
Click Here to Read the Full Report: DEC Caregiving Report Final
Curious about other resources DEC has to offer?
Visit our Resources for Aging page to discover more!