One of the biggest obstacles in achieving health equity for diverse populations is the lack of diversity in clinical research. Although gender equity advancements have been made through the inclusion of white women, clinical research lacks diversity, with minimal...
The Golden Years of Indian Immigrants in America
By Lavina Melwani. This article originally appeared on Khabar Magazine. Dek: “Over 300,000 Indian seniors long for their cultural roots in their sunset years. Will they find them in a changing America? Here is a look at the varied retirement living arrangements...
More Support for Family Caregivers Available Via the RAISE Act Roadmap
This article originally appeared in the American Society on Aging, Generations Journal. The original article can be found here. Caregiving has always been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Being the oldest of three kids with two immigrant parents,...
DEC Welcomes new Director of Policy and Advocacy, Didier Trinh
Diverse Elders Coalition’s National Director, Lauren Pongan, talks with Didier Trinh, the newest member of the DEC team and our inaugural Director of Policy and Advocacy, about why he’s come to the DEC. Lauren: Welcome Didier! I’m so excited to have you on board as...
LGBTQ+ History Month Look Back
By SAGE. This article originally appeared on the SAGE blog LGBTQ+ History Month presents an opportunity for us all to #LookBack at our shared history so that we may understand the gravity of what generations of activism accomplished and so that our collective history...
DEC Submits Comment on HHS Proposed Rule for Health Care Rights Law
By Didier Trinh, Diverse Elders Coalition's Advocacy Director. Under the Obama Administration, the original text of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (also known as the Health Care Rights Law, or HCRL) was interpreted to protect individuals from discrimination...