The phrase “Asian American and Pacific Islander” is an umbrella term encompassing millions of people in the United States, including nearly 50 different ethnic subgroups speaking more than 100 languages. The incredible diversity of the Asian American and Pacific...
African American older adults are disproportionately affected by diabetes, which affects more than 10% of African American adults. Without proper management, diabetes may increase the risk for other diseases including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and...
By Jason Resendez and Stephanie Monroe of UsAgainstAlzheimer's. During the State of the Union, President Trump touted his administration’s progress on expanding paid leave for parents who work for the federal government. According to the President, “As we support...
by Kellee Terrell. This article appears on the Diverse Elders Coalition blog courtesy of Black Health Matters. I try to live my life by the saying “knowledge is power.” Knowledge helps us make informed decisions from everything, including who we vote for, what we eat...
by Tibisay Zea. This article originally appeared in El Planeta, New England’s Spanish-language newspaper. Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español. One of the biggest challenges of aging is securing economic stability while productivity progressively...
by SAGE Communications SAGE joins our partners at the Diverse Elders Coalition in encouraging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older people to complete the 2020 Census. The Census is our once-in-a-decade opportunity for government, researchers, and...