There are many services and supports for older adults available at no cost. Things like home delivered meals, transportation services, and benefits counseling all help older adults live in their own homes and communities and age in dignity. The Older Americans Act...
Celebrating Grandparents Day
BY DOUA THOR, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER (SEARAC) In anticipation of Grandparents Day, which is September 9, the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center is celebrating elders through our “Grandparent Wisdom Project.” In recognition...
Talking about HIV/AIDS with Hispanic Elders
There are certain topics that many families and caregivers might try to avoid discussing with older adults. The issue of HIV/AIDS is certainly one of them. It is easy to sweep any conversation steering in that direction under the rug because many find it an...
In-Language Assistance and AAPI Elders
BY SCOTT PECK, DIRECTOR OF POLICY, NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC CENTER ON AGING One of the most difficult challenges of low-income AAPI elders is the ability to access programs and services designed for their specific needs. Critical is the ability to access in-language...
Looking to Harlem – Creating a Safe Space for the Older Black LGBT Community
Harlem is undoubtedly one of the most well-known African-American neighborhoods in NYC and the nation. Part of its rich history includes the Harlem Renaissance, a literary movement celebrating black cultural identity in the 1920s and 30’s. It is also home to the...
The Supreme Court Decision: A Good Day for Medicare, Seniors and their Families
BY FAY GORDON, NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS LAW CENTER On June 28, I joined 1.7 million anxious SCOTUSblog followers, and held my breath until 10:09 a.m. when the words “the individual mandate survives as a tax” appeared on the screen. Cue the applause in the office --...