By Ngô Văn Diệm Ngô Văn Diệm came to the U.S. from Vietnam in 1981. In these poems, Mr. Ngô reflects beautifully on the sweetness and bitterness of growing older, and the ephemeral qualities of memory and of life itself. Mr. Ngô is also the father of Ivy Ngo, a former...
By Aaron Tax and Kira Garcia Last year's Windsor decision has triggered a series of ongoing changes that impact many of us on a day-to-day basis. For LGBT older adults, Medicare is one of the most critical Federal programs undergoing change. So where do Medicare...
Jointly written by Randella Bluehouse and Rebecca Morgan Talking, laughing and crying are ingredients to a perfect conversation with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) elders. Rebecca Morgan and I had a candid conversation with seven elders one late afternoon....
A message from Cara James, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Minority Health at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: We are excited to tell you about From Coverage to Care: A Roadmap for using your new coverage If you’re one of the millions of Americans...
This seven part series by Matthew S. Bajko (m.bajko@ebar.com) originally appeared in the Bay Area Reporter/New America Media. Matthew explores a range of issues facing LGBT elders including aging with AIDS, isolation, limited housing options, discrimination on many...
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) older adults are often in vulnerable positions when it comes to taking care of their health. AAPI seniors face many barriers including: a lack of adequate health insurance, language barriers, cultural beliefs, changes in...