By Dorothea Vafiadis, MS. This article originally appeared on the NCOA blog The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly. Here is the latest advice from public health experts about the best way to protect yourself and to reduce the spread...
SAGECents: reaching your unlimited potential
By Donna Sue Johnson, SAGE Participant. This article originally appeared on the SAGE blog The SAGE community has always been a supportive and uplifting place for my partner and me. I find that it’s easy for elders to fall between the cracks, and as a social worker,...
COVID-19 Impact: Ocean’s Story
This blog post was originally featured on SEARAC's blog. Ocean Le, program coordinator at Diverse Elders Coalition and a SEARAC LAT alumnus, says he’s been his parents’ translator for as long as he can remember. “I can tell you their Social Security numbers right now...
How to create a more diverse senior living environment
This article was originally written by Morgan McCoy, Touchtown Serving the unique individuals who live in senior communities is so much of the reason this industry is incredible. But some voices do not get amplified as much as others, and we need to talk about that....
How to care for someone with COVID-19 at home
This article originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and cases increase, many people are continuing their coronavirus treatment and recovery at home. Whether the person has symptoms or has been diagnosed with COVID-19, certain...
Full Circle
By Mandy Diec. This article originally appeared on the SEARAC blog. In 1991, my family and I arrived in California as part of the final wave of refugees resettling in the United States after the Vietnam War. My dad has retold this story many times. I loved these...