This post originally appeared on the SAGE blog. On Monday, October 19, 2015, SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders) held its 20th Anniversary Awards & Gala at Gotham Hall in New York. The event raised over $750,000 – a...
The Status of Older Adults: Recommendations from the Field
In just a few short years, the U.S. will have more seniors than youth under 18 for the first time in history. Yet today, our seniors face a host of difficulties that prevent them from aging with dignity, the best possible health and security. This is especially true...
Getting The Word Out: Obamacare Is For Native Americans Too
As we approach another round of ACA open enrollment, and in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're re-posting this article from Kaiser Health News about accessing Obamacare in Native communities. By Anna Gorman, September 8, 2015 Landscape en route to Gallup, N.M.,...
Supporting our Latin@ Elders with HIV
Today is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), and we’re standing with our member organization NHCOA to support our Latin@ elders with HIV and find a cure for this disease. Why do we have a specific day that acknowledges HIV and AIDS in the Latino community?...
History, Heritage, and Community: A Confluence of Days
Many communities, causes, and institutions recognize a particular month or day as an opportunity to raise awareness and promote their contributions to public life. This month is personally and professionally significant for me in many ways: two of the constituencies...
Southeast Asia Resource Action Center Expands Leadership Team with New California Director
This post originally appeared on the SEARAC blog. Washington, DC – The Board of Directors and staff of the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) are pleased to announce that Ron Muriera has been named director of SEARAC’s California office, based in...