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, the final law expands onerous work requirements for some Medicaid and SNAP recipients and now i…

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 federal level, this year’s event had added importance given the ongoing threats to key social…

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…

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, the final law expands onerous work requirements for some Medicaid and SNAP recipients and now i…

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 federal level, this year’s event had added importance given the ongoing threats to key social…

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…

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, the final law expands onerous work requirements for some Medicaid and SNAP recipients and now i…

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 federal level, this year’s event had added importance given the ongoing threats to key social…

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…