April is National Minority Health Month and today's post brings attention to the health disparities faced by LGBT older adults of color. The Diverse Elders Coalition's member organization SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) today released a new policy...
Immigration Reform and Politics in an Aging America
The Latino community is united in wanting to fix our nation’s broken immigration policies. Without a doubt, immigration is a galvanizing issue for the nation’s Hispanics, 75% of whom are United States citizens. The toxic rhetoric on immigration has affected us deeply,...
Immigration Reform: Key Issues for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) works with many organizations advocating for immigration reform. However, not many advocates are considering the effect reform could have on older adults. I am happy that NHCOA was able to partner with the National...
A Gay Son and His Dad: “Why I am an Aging Advocate”
How my dad supported his gay son There was a time in my life, around 11 years old, when I often skipped school because I was being bullied and harassed. It was obvious to my classmates that I was “different” and they targeted me because of it. At lunch, there was a...
Five Reflections on Advocacy with Southeast Asian American Elders
“Will immigration reform help me reunite with my grandchildren?” “My husband passed from cancer I wish there were more support services.” “We want to take care of our family in harmony.” On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 60 youth and elders spoke up with these comments...
We are Looking for a National Coordinator for the Diverse Elders Coalition (Job Posting)
The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) is an advocacy and education coalition made up of five national organizations representing millions of elders of color and LGBT elders around the country. The DEC focuses on strengthening policies and programs to enhance the health...