Older Americans Month 2026: Championing Your Health Requires Protecting Aging Services

by Diverse Elders | May 27, 2026 | Access to Services, Advancing Equity, Caregiving, Home & Community-Based Services, Language Access, Long-Term Care Setting, Older Americans Act, Policy and Advocacy Issues | 0 Comments

Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy,…

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At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

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At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

At this year’s American Society on Aging On Aging 2026 conference in Atlanta, the Diverse Elders Coalition was proud to present “Advancing Caregiver Equity Through Story, Data, and Inclusive Policy Tools.” Held on April 20th, our session drew more than 100 attendees filling …

Women’s History Month 2026: 15 Quotes from Women Shaping A Sustainable Future

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Women’s History Month is a chance to honor the women whose leadership has helped build stronger, more caring, and more just communities. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” invites us to think about sustainability in a broad sense across multiple topics. These topics include the environment, financial stability, he…

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On March 17, the Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) joined with a range of partners, including the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), to attend a House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing on “Protecting Patients and Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars: The Role of CMS in C…

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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.

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Older Americans Month 2026: Championing Your Health Requires Protecting Aging Services

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

May 27, 2026

Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy, informed decision-making, caregiver support, and community partnerships. It is a powerful rem…

At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

Apr 29, 2026

At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

At this year’s American Society on Aging On Aging 2026 conference in Atlanta, the Diverse Elders Coalition was proud to present “Advancing Caregiver Equity Through Story, Data, and Inclusive Policy Tools.” Held on April 20th, our session drew more than 100 attendees filling …

Women’s History Month 2026: 15 Quotes from Women Shaping A Sustainable Future

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

Mar 31, 2026

Women’s History Month is a chance to honor the women whose leadership has helped build stronger, more caring, and more just communities. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” invites us to think about sustainability in a broad sense across multiple topics. These topics include the environment, financial stability, he…

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Older Americans Month 2026: Championing Your Health Requires Protecting Aging Services

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

May 27, 2026

Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy, informed decision-making, caregiver support, and community partnerships. It is a powerful rem…

At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

Apr 29, 2026

At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

At this year’s American Society on Aging On Aging 2026 conference in Atlanta, the Diverse Elders Coalition was proud to present “Advancing Caregiver Equity Through Story, Data, and Inclusive Policy Tools.” Held on April 20th, our session drew more than 100 attendees filling …

Women’s History Month 2026: 15 Quotes from Women Shaping A Sustainable Future

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

Mar 31, 2026

Women’s History Month is a chance to honor the women whose leadership has helped build stronger, more caring, and more just communities. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” invites us to think about sustainability in a broad sense across multiple topics. These topics include the environment, financial stability, he…