Dashel Lewis Joins DEC to Advance Equitable Aging Policies

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…


Resilience and Unity at ASA On Aging 2025: A Personal Reflection

Resilience and Unity at ASA On Aging 2025: A Personal Reflection

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 conference remained strong, with meaningful conversations and deep engagement continuing throughou…

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Diverse Elders Coalition Calls for Preservation of ACL Amid HHS Restructuring

Diverse Elders Coalition Calls for Preservation of ACL Amid HHS Restructuring

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 Human Services’ (HHS) newly announced restructuring plan and its proposed dismantling of the Admini…

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Women History’s Month: Honoring the Carters - A Legacy of Advocacy for Women and Family Caregivers

Women History’s Month: Honoring the Carters – A Legacy of Advocacy for Women and Family Caregivers

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we recognize the trailblazing women who have shaped our history, uplifted communities, and championed causes that continue to impact lives today. It is fitting to reflect on Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady and President Jimmy Carter, who, in 1980, took a historic step by establishing Women’s History Week, which later be…

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Everyone has a story to tell — what’s yours?

Stories change minds. One of the most effective ways to educate the public and build momentum for diverse older adults is to describe our lives and the elements that shaped them. Stories tell leaders about our struggles and triumphs in ways that facts and numbers cannot do alone. And your story can be the story that leads to change.

Policy and Advocacy Issues

Dashel Lewis Joins DEC to Advance Equitable Aging Policies

Dashel Lewis Joins DEC to Advance Equitable Aging Policies

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 older adults, LGBTQ+ communities, and family caregivers. His experience as a Legislative Aide and…

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Resilience and Unity at ASA On Aging 2025: A Personal Reflection

Resilience and Unity at ASA On Aging 2025: A Personal Reflection

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 conference remained strong, with meaningful conversations and deep engagement continuing throughou…

Read more

Diverse Elders Coalition Calls for Preservation of ACL Amid HHS Restructuring

Diverse Elders Coalition Calls for Preservation of ACL Amid HHS Restructuring

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 Human Services’ (HHS) newly announced restructuring plan and its proposed dismantling of the Admini…

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Caregiving 

Dashel Lewis Joins DEC to Advance Equitable Aging Policies

Dashel Lewis Joins DEC to Advance Equitable Aging Policies

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 older adults, LGBTQ+ communities, and family caregivers. His experience as a Legislative Aide and…

Read more

Resilience and Unity at ASA On Aging 2025: A Personal Reflection

Resilience and Unity at ASA On Aging 2025: A Personal Reflection

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 conference remained strong, with meaningful conversations and deep engagement continuing throughou…

Read more

Diverse Elders Coalition Calls for Preservation of ACL Amid HHS Restructuring

Diverse Elders Coalition Calls for Preservation of ACL Amid HHS Restructuring

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 Human Services’ (HHS) newly announced restructuring plan and its proposed dismantling of the Admini…

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COVID-19 

Celebrating the Wisdom and Resilience of AANHPI Older Adults: Stories of Heritage and Legacy

Celebrating the Wisdom and Resilience of AANHPI Older Adults: Stories of Heritage and Legacy

As we commemorate both Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Older Americans Month this May, it is a perfect time to honor the rich tapestry of experiences and contributions of older adults within the AANHPI communities. This interview brings together the DEC team who have graciously agreed to share their stories, insights, and re…

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The importance of clinical research in diverse communities

The importance of clinical research in diverse communities

One of the biggest obstacles in achieving health equity for diverse populations is the lack of diversity in clinical research.

Although gender equity advancements have been made through the inclusion of white women, clinical research lacks diversity, with minimal representation from racial and ethnic minority groups. In the last three decades, older adults, preg…

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Protecting Elders in a Pandemic World

Protecting Elders in a Pandemic World

By Jatika H. Patterson. This article originally appeared on The Atlanta Voice.

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, two of the first regulations from the World Health Organization (WHO) were self-quarantining and social distancing.

As many of us did our best to stay six feet away from each other in grocery stores, jobs, walking the streets, that new reg…

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