May is an exciting month at the Diverse Elders Coalition. Our communities, which are so often left out of mainstream conversations, are highlighted nationally in two different ways during the month of May: not only is it Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month,...
Reducing Stress Among LGBT Older Adults
April is National Stress Awareness Month and there is no better time for seniors to relax and recoup! Our LGBT seniors may face daily stress regarding housing, healthcare, and finances. Thankfully, many can find comfort in community during regular interaction and...
NAPCA and White House Initiative on AAPIs Talk AAPI Aging — Come Join Us!
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) older adults are a growing and increasingly vital part of our country. The contributions that AAPI older adults make to our communities are varied, deeply rooted, and include influential roles in the nation’s economy,...
At the Intersection of Income Inequality and Geography: A Case for a Broad Approach to Health
by Trevon Meyers. This post originally appeared on the Community Catalyst Health Policy Hub blog. For several decades, data has shown a trend toward the concentration of poverty and increasing income inequality in major cities across America. Take New York City for...
What do Older Adults Need to Thrive?
This blog post originally appeared on Medium.com. by Maria Eugenia Hernandez-Lane This is a question that I have consistently asked throughout my time with the National Hispanic Council on Aging. This question has helped guide along our goals as an organization...
Advance directives are only a first step
Tomorrow, April 16th, is National Healthcare Decisions Day. The Diverse Elders Coalition encourages all of our elders, their families, and our communities to start conversations with one another about end-of-life choice and advance directives. Today's blog post comes...