The harms inflicted by discrimination reveal themselves in our bodies as we age -- as people of color, as poor and low-income people, and as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The symptoms manifest as higher rates of high blood pressure,...
The long awaited October 1 is here and that means it’s time to shop for health insurance. We know that the new Health Insurance Marketplace can feel a lot like piecing together a puzzle. So, we are here to help. We created a page on our site to share everything you...
The first National Indian Conference on Aging was sponsored by the National Tribal Chairman’s Association (NTCA) in Phoenix, Arizona on June 15-17, 1976. Close to 1,500 American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people representing 171 tribes came together to speak of...
The Diverse Elders Coalition is proud to share these entertaining and educational animated videos to help spread the word about the new Health Insurance Marketplaces and how the ACA works. Watch the videos, learn and share them yourselves! Los YouToons Se Preparan...
In just 9 days, individuals across the nation will be able to begin enrolling in the new Health Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act. Please join SEARAC for a webinar so you and your organization are prepared to help community members access health...
According to the latest American Community Survey, about 30% of Hispanics lack health insurance. Medicare provides nearly universal coverage, however, so the vast majority of uninsured Hispanics are age 65 and under. In fact, about 35% of Hispanics between the ages of...