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
Seniors Experience Mental Stress Due to Closure of Chinese American Senior Centers
By Melody Cao, Sinovision.Net Chinese video with English subtitles [http://video.sinovision.net/?id=62258&sts=1620857639061] New York, NY — “The pandemic has lasted for so long. For the elderly and their families, there is a great mental stress.” Lina Chen, the…
LGBT Elders and the COVID-19 Vaccine
This article originally appeared on the SAGE blog. As more people across the U.S. access the vaccine, SAGE is working hard to ensure that LGBT elders receive reliable information and care. We want members of the older LGBT community to feel confident and safe in their…
Diverse Elders Coalition Seeks $450 Million from American Jobs Plan to Deliver Equitable Access to Older Americans
In order to address the profound disparities when it comes to equitable access to health and wellness essentials, the Diverse Elders Coalition has recently submitted a proposal seeking $450 million of the $400 billion allocated in President Biden’s American…
April Remembrance: We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams
By Quyen Dinh. This article originally appeared on the SEARAC blog. Dear SEARAC Community, Six months ago, my husband and I became first-time parents. In the middle of the pandemic, we welcomed into the world Khải Toyonori Ross. In Vietnamese, Khải means victory, and…
Why shouldn’t I postpone the appointment for my second dose of the vaccine?
This article originally appeared in Spanish on the NHCOA blog. In the United States, more than 40% of adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, however, most approved COVID-19 vaccines require two doses to provide a level of adequate protection….
Getting older with HIV
This article originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. It is also available in Spanish. Every day, the number of older people living with HIV in the country and in the world increases. One reason is because treatments have improved and are helping people with the disease…
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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