by Diverse Elders | Jan 30, 2014
This article by Matthew S. Bajko (m.bajko@ebar.com) originally appeared in the Bay Area Reporter As the global AIDS epidemic continues to age, greater focus is being paid to older adults living with HIV. AIDS advocates are calling on service providers and health...
by Diverse Elders | Jan 22, 2014
This article by Tanzina Vega originally appeared in the New York Times SOUDERTON, Pa. — Two thick blankets wrapped in a cloth tie lay near a pillow on the red leather sofa in Phuong Lu’s living room. Doanh Nguyen, Ms. Lu’s 81-year-old mother, had prepared the blankets...
by Diverse Elders | Dec 24, 2013
A Gay Son and His Dad: “Why I am an Aging Advocate” Five Reflections on Advocacy with Southeast Asian American Elders Life Lessons from a Hmong Grandfather to His Granddaughter Addressing the Needs of LGBT Hispanic Older Adults in the U.S. ...
by Diverse Elders | Dec 4, 2013
Guest Post by Cara V. James, PH.D. October 15 marked the start of the Medicare Open Enrollment period. It will end on December 7, 2013. During this time, all people with Medicare are encouraged to review their current health and prescription drug coverage, including...
by Diverse Elders | Dec 1, 2013
December 1st is World AIDS Day By Mark Brennan-Ing, PhD, Director for Research and Evaluation, ACRIA Center on HIV and Aging Latinos are the largest and fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S., and comprise 17% of the population. They are often viewed as a monolithic...