By Aspen Christian. This article was originally published on the SAGE Blog. Did you know that by the year 2020, 70 percent of the people living with HIV in the United States will be over the age of 50? How about that older adults (age 50 and up) account for 17 percent...
Major Steps toward Affordable Housing in Austin, Texas
by Pramod Sukumaran. This article originally appeared on Salud America. Access to safe, affordable housing is a priority for good health. Access to housing protects families and promotes feelings of security that can reduce stress. Affordable housing located near safe...
The spirit of the Gray Panthers stirs to life at GSA national meeting
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...
Honoring Native Heritage and Supporting American Indian/Alaska Native Elders
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,...
Its Flu Season! Don’t Wait, Get Vaccinated!
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...
We’re hiring! Are you our next Program Associate?
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...