This post originally appeared on the NICOA blog. Finances can be overwhelming for many people, and a variety of factors can increase financial challenges, especially for Elders. Economic Barriers Economic barriers are a significant challenge for many who already feel...
Are South Asians more at risk for heart disease? Yes, and now there’s a new bill in Congress to address that!
This post originally appeared on the India Home blog. Last year, Narendra Butala, a long time member of India Home, was facing a health crisis. He had been feeling breathless for a while. His blood pressure would drop suddenly and he would sweat profusely. Still, he...
LGBT Elders Know There’s Only One Side to Charlottesville
This article originally appeared in The Advocate magazine. This week, the president made the profoundly misguided and dangerous statement that there are "two sides to the story" of the hate-filled events in Charlottesville, Va. While it can sometimes be challenging to...
Seniors Dance for Health, Life—and to Beat the Blues
by Jacqueline García. This article originally appeared on New America Media. When a group of elderly women dance, their eyes focus on their hands, their movements and their fans. Their dresses are colorful, flowers adorn their hair, and their shoes have heels, not too...
Aging as LGBT: Two Stories
by Heron Greenesmith. This post originally appeared on the Justice in Aging blog. Tina and Jackie were born in the same town in 1947. Despite similar beginnings, their lives take very different turns. In 1967, Tina meets Frank. And Jackie meets Frances. As a same-sex...
Aggressive Deportation Policies Tear Family Caregivers Away From the Elders Who Depend on Them
Aggressive deportation policies, like those that have been enacted since Trump's inauguration, tear families apart -- including elders and the family caregivers they depend upon. Since 1980, the share of households headed by an immigrant has doubled (from 7% to 14% in...