Download the infographic LGBT Health, Racial Disparities, and Aging—By the Numbers, today! Americans who are people of color, older adults and LGBT identified (referred to in this blog post as LGBT elders of color) often have unique needs because of the intersections...
Life Lessons from a Hmong Grandfather to His Granddaughter
The following is a guest post from SEARAC's Bao Lor. “Wake up, kids! It’s 6:30!” my grandpa said as he pulled off the blanket that covered my head. I moved around, pretending to stretch and then curling back into a ball. Through my squinted eyes, I could see that my...
StoryCorps: A Transgender Woman’s Journey from Hiding to “Walking in Love”
Alexis Martinez grew up in a rough neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side in the early 1960s. She knew she was transgender from an early age.Alexis (whose birth name is Arthur) struggled with her identity, as did her family. At 13, she came out as transgender to her...
Alzheimer’s Disease Among Hispanic Older Adults
Over the past several months, the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) has conducted focus groups to learn about what Hispanic older adults and caregivers know about Alzheimer's disease (AD). We found that people have a wide variety of beliefs about what causes...
Immigration Reform: Reducing Barriers to Naturalization for Older Immigrants
BY DOUA THOR, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER (SEARAC) The Senate recently introduced a bill on immigration reform. The bill is extensive, and covers many issues. Here, we wanted to highlight a few provisions on naturalization for...
DEC Supports Inclusive Immigration Reform
The elder population is growing exponentially, and becoming increasingly diverse. Today, one in five older adults is Latino or non-White, and there are at least 1.75 million lesbian, gay, and bisexual people 65 and older.By 2030, the number of adults of color is...