by Diverse Elders | Aug 15, 2014
The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) is an advocacy and education coalition made up of five national organizations representing millions of elders of color and LGBT elders around the country. The DEC focuses on strengthening policies and programs to enhance the health...
by Diverse Elders | Jul 22, 2014
By Alula Jimenez Torres Even though different racial and ethnic minority groups have unique issues, they also face common challenges. To successfully work with these populations, providers must get to know the people they are serving. These were the key takeaways from...
by Diverse Elders | Jul 16, 2014
A conversation with Quyen Dinh, Executive Director of the Southeast Asian Resource Action Center (SEARAC) May was AAPI Heritage Month and this year’s theme was “I Am Beyond.” It is a phrase meant to evoke the rich and complex diversity of the Asian American and...
by Diverse Elders | Jul 9, 2014
By Diana Moschos World Hepatitis Day is one of four official disease-specific world health days While viral hepatitis is the 8th leading cause of death in the world, it is a largely silent killer. Each year, the disease kills approximately 1.5 million people...
by Diverse Elders | Jun 25, 2014
By Aaron Tax and Kira Garcia Last year’s Windsor decision has triggered a series of ongoing changes that impact many of us on a day-to-day basis. For LGBT older adults, Medicare is one of the most critical Federal programs undergoing change. So where do Medicare...
