by Diverse Elders | Mar 8, 2017
by Leland Kiang, LICSW. Leland is the Information & Referral Manager at IONA Senior Services in Washington, DC. IONA supports people as they experience the challenges and opportunities of aging by educating, advocating, and providing community-based services to...
by Diverse Elders | Mar 2, 2017
With the confirmation of Tom Price as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), diverse elders may have more questions than ever about the future of the Affordable Care Act. The Diverse Elders Coalition will make protecting healthcare access a priority in the...
by Diverse Elders | Feb 28, 2017
by Brianna Brown February 23, 2017 was a busy day for the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) and an important day for making the voices of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) heard. Dr. Wesley Lum, President and CEO of NAPCA, spoke at the Diverse...
by Diverse Elders | Feb 23, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2017 CONTACT: Jenna McDavid, Diverse Elders Coalition info@diverseelders.org 646-653-5015 Diverse Elders Speak Up About Aging Needs in Our Communities Washington, DC – February 24, 2017 On Thursday, February 23, the Diverse Elders...
by Diverse Elders | Feb 22, 2017
by Zedrick-Kyle Oda. This article originally appeared in Honolulu Civil Beat. Within my big family, I always viewed my 87-year-old great grandmother and my 94-year-old great grandfather as strong-willed individuals. They’re always so loving to their children and to us...