Our History

Our History

We look toward the future, while rooted in our history. The Diverse Elders Coalition was created in 2010 to ensure that the needs and perspectives of vulnerable elders would be heard when and where it mattered. Until the coalition formed, the needs and perspectives of...
We Must Support Our Hispanic/Latinx Caregivers

We Must Support Our Hispanic/Latinx Caregivers

By Yanira Cruz and Ocean Le. This article appeared on the American Society on Aging (ASA), Generations Today | July-August 2021 Editor’s Note: This article represents the fifth in a series by the Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) to be published in Generations...
Our History

NICOA Creates COVID-19 Tribal Needs Assessment

This article originally appeared on the NICOA blog. The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) invites you to participate in our COVID-19 tribal needs assessment. Your participation will positively impact the wellbeing of American Indian and Alaska Native elders. As...
Our History

The Ways the Pandemic Has Influenced Our Eating Habits

More cooking, more uncertainty, less exercise and less sleep have taken their toll By Randi Mazzella. This article originally appeared on the Next Avenue blog.  Part of the THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW SPECIAL REPORT Last week, my husband and I...
Maximize Your Virtual Health Care Visit

Maximize Your Virtual Health Care Visit

This article originally appeared on Black Health Matters. Social distancing recommendations have forced us to change the way health care is being delivered. Virtual health care visits allow providers to see patients when coming into the clinic isn’t an option. They...