Black History Month gives us an opportunity to be intentional about recognizing African Americans and the role they have played in shaping our country, our communities, and our culture. It’s often a moment for us to lift up “historical figures”—men, women, and people...
Seniors Decide 2016 was a forum led by the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO), of which NAPCA is a member, to provide a fair and unbiased platform for sharing the views of candidates for President of the United States on policies and programs affecting...
This year the National Indian Council on Aging is proud to celebrate 40 years of services to American Indian and Alaska Native Elders. We welcome you to join us at our upcoming 21st Biennial Conference on Aging in Indian Country, to be held in Niagara Falls, New York...
My mother is 94 years old and was admitted to hospice care a month ago. Getting there was a huge life/medical milestone for her and our family involving multiple doctor visits, calls and meetings with staff from two assisted living facilities, calls to her HMO and the...
This post originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. United, we can make a difference! We can pass Universal Paid Leave for Washington, D.C.! On February 11, 2016, it was my privilege to represent Washington D.C.’s Hispanic community in testifying at the public hearing...
I remember reading this article in the New York Times back in January – on New Year’s Day, no less; what a way to kick off 2016! – and thinking about the older women I’ve met and worked with at the Diverse Elders Coalition. I’ve had the opportunity to speak with...
