by Rhonda Miller. This article originally appeared on WKU Public Radio. This is part two of a three part story; read part one here and read part three here. When elder refugees arrive in America they leave behind violence or religious persecution, as well as family,...
Cancer remains one of the most dangerous diseases that affects millions of people. It is projected by 2020 that the leading cause of death in the United States will transition from heart disease to cancer. In some of our diverse communities, this transition has...
by Rhonda Miller. This article originally appeared on WKU Public Radio. This is part one of a three part series; read part two here and read part three here. One of the biggest barriers refugees face when they arrive in America is learning English. A program in...
by Peter White EDITOR’S NOTE: The communities and organizations comprising the Diverse Elders Coalition are well aware of how the affordable housing crisis is hitting older Americans. Only last year, for instance, a UCLA study showed that three-quarters of...
If you're caring for an aging parent, spouse, partner, grandparent, relative, friend, or neighbor, we want to hear from you! The Diverse Elders Coalition is currently surveying caregivers from our communities to learn more about the diverse experiences of family...
It's April, which means that the American Society on Aging's 2019 Aging in America Conference (AiA19) is right around the corner! The Diverse Elders Coalition and our five member organizations will be on the ground in New Orleans from April 15th through the 18th,...