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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…