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...
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...
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...
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...
My name is Raymond Magsaysay and I’m interning for the Diverse Elders Coalition for the summer through OCA’s flagship summer internship program. I am a rising junior at Vassar College majoring in Sociology and minoring in Hispanic Studies and English: Race &...
After months of preparation, planning, engaging, and advocating, we are very excited that the 2015 White House Conference on Aging will be happening in Washington, DC on Monday, July 13th. While this year’s event has not been funded by the Older Americans Act as it...