At this year’s Aging in America Conference in Washington, DC (March 20-24), the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) will have two posters on display in the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Exhibit Hall A. A poster session is a great opportunity for conference...
One Advocate’s Journey: Fighting Alzheimer’s Through Awareness and Research
As the director of the LatinosAgainstAlzheimer’s Coalition, I’m thrilled when we can work hand-in-hand with our members to raise awareness of dementia and Alzheimer’s among their constituents, staff, and partners. That’s why I’m pleased to share our most recent...
Two Spirit: The Story of a Movement Unfolds
Two spirit — the movement, the societies and the term itself — marks a return to Native American traditions that historically recognized more than two genders. By Zachary Pullin (Chippewa Cree) This article originally appeared in Native People’s Magazine and Kosmos...
The History & Future of the Black Trans Rights Movement
This post originally appeared on the SAGE blog. On February 23rd, 2016, Jevon Martin and Mya Vazquez hosted a talk on the History and Future of the Black Trans Rights Movement at SAGE Center Midtown. The speakers discussed the past, present and future of the black...
Join the Diverse Elders Coalition at this year’s Aging in America Conference
The Diverse Elders Coalition and all five of our coalition members will be in attendance at the 2016 Aging in America Conference, March 20th through the 24th in Washington, DC. This is one of our favorite annual events, not only because it is one of the biggest in the...
Remain Connected to Our Loved Ones
The living arrangements of America’s older population are important because senior isolation has become an alarmingly common phenomenon, and will continue to increase as the older population continues to grow. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual...