A Gay Son and His Dad: “Why I am an Aging Advocate” Five Reflections on Advocacy with Southeast Asian American Elders Life Lessons from a Hmong Grandfather to His Granddaughter Addressing the Needs of LGBT Hispanic Older Adults in the U.S. ...
Fighting the Good Fight Against Isolation
As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed. Vincent van Gogh W., 66, a former journalist and man about town, entered the meeting on LGBT issues a little late and his gait was...
Deportation: A Human Rights Issue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFiLHb_3DjI Deporting Americans: A Community United Against Deportations A couple of weeks ago, I posted a piece entitled “Caught in the Deportation Machine …” about how deportation affects elders - both those who are detained and...
Don’t Be Left Behind: Accessibility and Mobility Challenges in an Aging Society
At the start of October, the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) held a Capitol Hill advocacy day as part of its 2013 NHCOA National Summit. During the advocacy day, groups of seniors met with members of Congressional staff and told them about the lives of...
Message from the Director of the Office of Minority Health at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Guest Post by Cara V. James, PH.D. October 15 marked the start of the Medicare Open Enrollment period. It will end on December 7, 2013. During this time, all people with Medicare are encouraged to review their current health and prescription drug coverage, including...
In the Crosshairs of Health Disparities: Older Latinos, HIV and Depression
December 1st is World AIDS Day By Mark Brennan-Ing, PhD, Director for Research and Evaluation, ACRIA Center on HIV and Aging Latinos are the largest and fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S., and comprise 17% of the population. They are often viewed as a monolithic...