By Aaron Tax and Kira Garcia Last year's Windsor decision has triggered a series of ongoing changes that impact many of us on a day-to-day basis. For LGBT older adults, Medicare is one of the most critical Federal programs undergoing change. So where do Medicare...
Eleven Tips for Healthy Living from American Indian Alaska Native Elders
Jointly written by Randella Bluehouse and Rebecca Morgan Talking, laughing and crying are ingredients to a perfect conversation with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) elders. Rebecca Morgan and I had a candid conversation with seven elders one late afternoon....
From Coverage To Care
A message from Cara James, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Minority Health at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: We are excited to tell you about From Coverage to Care: A Roadmap for using your new coverage If you’re one of the millions of Americans...
LGBT seniors face AIDS, limited housing options, isolation, discrimination and more
This seven part series by Matthew S. Bajko (m.bajko@ebar.com) originally appeared in the Bay Area Reporter/New America Media. Matthew explores a range of issues facing LGBT elders including aging with AIDS, isolation, limited housing options, discrimination on many...
Senior Wellness Fairs: Bringing Health Education and Screening to a Vulnerable Population
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) older adults are often in vulnerable positions when it comes to taking care of their health. AAPI seniors face many barriers including: a lack of adequate health insurance, language barriers, cultural beliefs, changes in...
8 Ways the U.S. Must Prepare for More Seniors with HIV
This article by David Heitz originally appeared on HealthlineNews.com On the eve of National HIV/AIDS Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day, a new report shows that the median age of Americans with HIV is 58 and that the the United States is woefully unprepared for a...