By Barbara Peters Smith. This article originally appeared in the Herald Tribune. The atmosphere at this year’s meeting of the Gerontological Society of America -- scientists and social scientists who study the last third of the human lifespan -- struck me as less...
Photo by R. Madison American Indian and Alaska Native Elders are the heart and soul of Native communities across the United States, and indigenous traditions of dance, food, cuisine and language around the world continue to thrive. We join our member organization,...
Flu season is upon us! It is so important for people 65 years and older to get vaccinated because they are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu. While flu seasons can vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and older have the greatest...
The Diverse Elders Coalition is currently seeking a part-time Program Associate to support the coalition’s national Caregiving in Diverse Communities initiative. The Program Associate will assist with research related to caregiving for older adults, manage documents...
by Katherine Howitt. This article originally appeared on the Community Catalyst blog. As the nation begins unpacking the 2018 midterm election results, we will hear a lot from pundits framing Democratic gains in the House and gubernatorial races largely as a backlash...
The Trump Administration has proposed broadening the set of government services considered when determining whether an individual is a 'public charge,' a term applied to someone who is likely to rely on government assistance for support. If a person is considered a...
