by Diverse Elders | Nov 15, 2017
For many older adults, the holidays can be a difficult time. However, this season can be particularly difficult for LGBT older adults. The lack of social and legal acceptance, both historically and currently, of LGBT people has had a profound impact on LGBT older...
by Diverse Elders | Nov 15, 2017
For many older adults, the holidays can be a difficult time. However, this season can be particularly difficult for LGBT older adults. The lack of social and legal acceptance, both historically and currently, of LGBT people has had a profound impact on LGBT older...
by Diverse Elders | Oct 26, 2017
In September 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its draft Strategic Plan for FY2018-2022. The Diverse Elders Coalition submitted the following comments in response to the draft.
by Diverse Elders | Oct 22, 2017
The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) submitted this letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center in response to a request for feedback on a proposed new direction for the center. In the DEC’s comments, we urged CMS to keep the...
by Diverse Elders | Apr 24, 2017
Diverse older adults may experience severe social isolation for many reasons: living in rural areas, limited English proficiency, fears around immigration and deportation, being disowned by families of origin, and/or discrimination. The Older Americans Act provides...