FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2017 CONTACT: Jenna McDavid, Diverse Elders Coalition info@diverseelders.org 646-653-5015 Diverse Elders Speak Up About Aging Needs in Our Communities Washington, DC – February 24, 2017 On Thursday, February 23, the Diverse Elders...
by Zedrick-Kyle Oda. This article originally appeared in Honolulu Civil Beat. Within my big family, I always viewed my 87-year-old great grandmother and my 94-year-old great grandfather as strong-willed individuals. They’re always so loving to their children and to us...
The New Mexico Legislature meets every year in January. During that time, the legislators hold an open house where they invite elders and those who work with elders to visit them for a one-day event. This community event is a great place to learn about NM resources...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2017 CONTACT: Jenna McDavid, Diverse Elders Coalition info@diverseelders.org 646-653-5015 Diverse Elders to Educate Congress About Aging Needs in Our Communities Washington, DC – February 23, 2017 On Thursday, February 23, the...
This post originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. You can also read it in Spanish here. Families that don’t benefit from Paid Family Leave in the United States lose over $20 billion annually. The Caregiving in the U.S. 2015 Report, conducted by AARP and the National...
by Alani Jamile. This article originally appeared in Honolulu Civil Beat. Grandma Jamile has always been a tough cookie. From her rough childhood to experiencing a heartbreaking divorce, she has been through it all and never let anything get to her. She found ways to...