Convening the 2015 White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA) was no easy task with its limited budget, minimal staffing, and a relatively short planning process. In spite of these challenges, the WHCOA delivered high-quality and thought-provoking discussions that...
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Vince Crisostomo is the Program Manager for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation’s 50-Plus Network. I was 30 when Jesse Solomon and I registered as Domestic Partners in San Francisco. We had moved to San Francisco from New York in November 1990. Our Domestic...
The Road is Made by Walking: Tomi’s Story
In the summer of 2010, I had just been through a nasty breakup and could no longer afford my once-shared apartment in Manhattan. I was working from home at the time, so it was easy for me to sublet the place and find new digs, but I also needed to get some fresh air...
History in the Making: Reflections on the White House Conference on Aging for Diverse Elders
The 2015 White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA) took place this past Monday, and as the dust settles, we get the opportunity to take stock of the events on July 13th as well as the events leading up to the day. For the Diverse Elders Coalition, this week is the...
Positive Momentum: Reflecting on Yesterday’s White House Conference on Aging
In the days and weeks following the White House Conference on Aging, we'll be highlighting our community members' experiences and reflections from this historic event. Today, we're sharing Michael Adams' take on what the WHCOA means for LGBTQ elders. This post...
Working Together for a Golden Aging America: Looking Forward to the White House Conference on Aging
As a founding member of the Diverse Elders Coalition, the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) was honored this year to be invited to be part of the 2015 White House Conference on Aging. The White House Conference on Aging takes place every ten years and is...