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.
From The Blog
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The importance of clinical research in diverse communities
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Dec 22, 2022
Although gender equity advancements have been made through the inclusion of white women, clinical research lacks diversity, with minimal representation from racial and ethnic minority groups. In the last three decades, older adults, preg…
Recent Posts
Personal Reflections on Indigenous Elders as Repositories of Culture
By Rebecca Owl Morgan. This article originally appeared on Generations, American Society on Aging. During 2020, while COVID-19 was raging across the nation, my tribe, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Cherokee, N.C., took intense measures early on, shutting down…
Tackling Latino health, caregiving and housing is key as older population grows
By Laura Castañeda. This article originally appeared on NBC News. Eduardo Covarrubias retired from his job as a museum security guard in Washington, D.C., 14 years ago and moved to Casa Iris, an affordable housing community for older adults. The complex has 39…
The Importance of Latino Representation in Health Research
By NHCOA Media. This article originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. Precision medicine is a new approach to disease treatment and prevention that considers differences in people’s lifestyles, environment, and biological makeup, including their genetics. Many groups,…
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…
Protecting Elders in a Pandemic World
By Jatika H. Patterson. This article originally appeared on The Atlanta Voice. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, two of the first regulations from the World Health Organization (WHO) were self-quarantining and social distancing. As many of us did our best to…
Mental Health Services Needed to Treat Emotional Distress During the Pandemic
By Dr. Marcy Adelman. This article originally appeared in SF Bay Times. Jan is a 71-year-old lesbian and a diabetic. She lives alone and prides herself on her independence. She is quick to tell you she is a happily retired jack of all trades and now an aspiring…
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!
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