by Diverse Elders | Jul 17, 2025
The budget reconciliation bill passed by Republicans in Congress and signed into law on July 4th will create deeply harmful impacts to the diverse older adults and caregivers represented by the Diverse Elders Coalition. As outlined in our Medicaid and SNAP factsheets,...
by Diverse Elders | Jun 24, 2025
By Dashel Lewis The DEC was thrilled to attend the 2025 Age+Action Conference, put on yearly by the National Council on Aging. It’s an essential opportunity to holistically collaborate on a range of issues affecting older adults. With the change in leadership at the...
by Diverse Elders | May 20, 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome Dashel Lewis as the new Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at the Diverse Elders Coalition. Dashel brings a strong foundation in legislative and policy work that directly aligns with the DEC’s mission to uplift racially and ethnically diverse...
by Diverse Elders | May 8, 2025
Attending the 2025 ASA On Aging Conference in Orlando was both inspiring and grounding. I arrived at the Hyatt Regency on Sunday, April 20 — the atmosphere felt more reflective, with a calmer pace than in past years. While the energy was different, the spirit of the...
by Diverse Elders | Mar 31, 2025
The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC), a national coalition committed to promoting the health and well-being of racially and ethnically diverse older adults, American Indians and Alaska Natives, and LGBTQ+ elders, is deeply concerned about the Department of Health and...
