The last full week in September is celebrated annually as “National Employ Older Workers Week,” (#NEOWW) recognizing the vital role older workers play in the workforce. Aiming to increase awareness of this labor force and develop strategies to expand opportunities for...
Diverse Elders Coalition Receives $549,679 Grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to Support Family Caregivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2018 Contact: Jenna McDavid, National Managing Coordinator 646-653-5015 / jmcdavid@diverseelders.org New York, NY – The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) is the recipient of a $549,679 planning grant from The John A. Hartford...
Chinese elders ‘walk the middle path’ to better mental health
by Liz Tung and Jad Sleiman. This article was originally published by WHYY. It’s a Friday morning, and the Selfhelp Benjamin Rosenthal Senior Center in Flushing, Queens is bustling with activity. In one room, around two-dozen Asian seniors are practicing tai chi....
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Supporting Latinx Elders
Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, the United States recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Latinx communities to the nation's history. More than ever, our country requires a reminder of the many ways...
Learning and Teaching at the 2018 NICOA Conference on Aging in Indian Country
This week, the Diverse Elders Coalition will be participating in the 2018 NICOA Conference on Aging in Indian Country, learning and teaching alongside Tribal Elders, advocates, and service organizations at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA. The 2018...
Older Black Workers Face Higher Risk of Layoff
by Kyle Moore and Teresa Ghilarducci After 11 years of economic expansion, the difference in unemployment rates between black and white older workers is at a historic low—just 1.1 percentage points apart. Black workers usually suffer from much higher rates of...