We advocate for the unique needs of our communities.

Who We Are

Founded in 2010, the Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) advocates for policies and programs that improve aging in our communities as racially and ethnically diverse people; American Indians and Alaska Natives; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender (LGBT) people.

What We Do

As the Diverse Elders Coalition, we produce original policy analysis and resources, speak with policymakers and advocates to highlight the issues of our communities and share solutions, and work to ensure the needs and perspective of diverse elders are at the forefront of national and local conversations on aging.

Our Member Organizations

NAPCA
(National Asian Pacific Center on Aging)
NCBA
(National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc.)
NHCOA
(National Hispanic Council on Aging)
NICOA
(National Indian Council on Aging)
SAGE
(Advocacy and Services for LGBT Elders)
SEARAC
(Southeast Asia Resource Action Center)

From The Blog

National Director, Diverse Elders Coalition

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 02, 2024

Founded in 2010, the Diverse Elders Coalition works to improve aging in racially and ethnically diverse communities, American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning, and additional identities) communities. Our six Member organizations are trusted, committed experts on aging in the communities the…

More Support for Family Caregivers Available Via the RAISE Act Roadmap

Access to Services, Advancing Equity, Aging and Ageism, Civic Engagement, Data Collection / Research, DEC, Older Americans Act, Policy and Advocacy Issues, Public Policy

This article originally appeared in the American Society on Aging, Generations Journal. The original article can be found here. Caregiving has always been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Being the oldest of three kids with two immigrant parents,…

DEC Welcomes new Director of Policy and Advocacy, Didier Trinh

Aging with Dignity, Diverse Communities, Diverse Elders Coalition Stories, Individual Stories, Justice, POC Communities, Social Influencers of Health

Diverse Elders Coalition’s National Director, Lauren Pongan, talks with Didier Trinh, the newest member of the DEC team and our inaugural Director of Policy and Advocacy, about why he’s come to the DEC. Lauren: Welcome Didier! I’m so excited to have you on board as…

LGBTQ+ History Month Look Back

Caregiving, Diverse Communities, Elder Health, History, LGBTQ Communities, Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders (SAGE)

By SAGE. This article originally appeared on the SAGE blog LGBTQ+ History Month presents an opportunity for us all to #LookBack at our shared history so that we may understand the gravity of what generations of activism accomplished and so that our collective history…

DEC Submits Comment on HHS Proposed Rule for Health Care Rights Law

Access to Services, Advancing Equity, Aging and Ageism, Civic Engagement, Cultural & Linguistic Adaptation, Data Collection / Research, Older Americans Act, Policy and Advocacy Issues, Public Policy

By Didier Trinh, Diverse Elders Coalition’s Advocacy Director. Under the Obama Administration, the original text of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (also known as the Health Care Rights Law, or HCRL) was interpreted to protect individuals from discrimination…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Advancing Equity, Community Supports, Cultural & Linguistic Adaptation, Diverse Communities, Diverse Elders Coalition Stories, History, National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA), POC Communities

By NHCOA Media. This article originally appeared on the National Hispanic Council on Aging blog. September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, sometimes also referred to as Latino Heritage Month. The celebration begins in the middle of the month, as a nod to…

“Older Facing Economic Hardships in Puerto Rico and Abroad,”

Civic Engagement, DEC, Diverse Communities, Diverse Elders Coalition Stories, Economic Security, Policy and Advocacy Issues, Security and Economic Stability

By Mayra Acevdo. This written story originally aired as a segment on WIPR TV’s “Notiséis 360 PR” “This program helps them re-enter the workforce and find financial and emotional support.” Silvana Colón retired 10 years ago, after a career in advertising and…

Resources for Diverse Aging

The Diverse Elders Coalition offers a variety of multimedia resources, including original research and policy reports, fact sheets, webinars, and more, aimed at ensuring that our diverse communities can age successfully with dignity, greater self-sufficiency and in the best possible health.

Featured Resource

Family Caregiving in Diverse Communities: ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE FAMILY CAREGIVERS FOR OLDER ADULTS

This report is the product of a series of activities conducted by the Diverse Elders Coalition and its members’ organizations, and in partnership with the National Alliance for Caregiving, to better understand and highlight the lived experiences of diverse family caregivers for older adults.

Click Here to Read the 1-Page Caregiver FactSheet: DEC Caregiving Factsheet Final

Click Here to Read the Full Report: DEC Caregiving Report Final

Curious about other resources DEC has to offer?

Visit our Resources for Aging page to discover more!