by Diverse Elders | Dec 4, 2014
by Ben de Guzman, Diverse Elders Coalition National Managing Coordinator On Tuesday, November 25, the Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC), in partnership with the U.S. Department on Health and Human Services (HHS), hosted a briefing on the Affordable Care Act and diverse...
by Diverse Elders | Dec 1, 2014
As the new National Managing Coordinator for the Diverse Elders Coalition, I am pleased to write my first post for our blog here on World AIDS Day. Observed annually on December 1, World AIDS Day is recognized around the world with this year’s theme: Focus, Partner,...
by Dr. Imani Woody | Sep 9, 2014
We, (those of us older than 50) are now finding out what Bette Davis knew, that “Old age ain’t no place for sissies.” Those of us who are also lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) may have additional challenges including homophobia and heteronormativity, which...
by Diverse Elders | May 6, 2014
By Aaron Tax, Director of Federal Government Relations at Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE). May is of course Older Americans Month. And given that it is Older Americans Month, what is one of the most important things we can do to honor older Americans?...
by Dr. Imani Woody | Apr 23, 2014
In recognition of National Minority Health Month, the Diverse Elders Coalition is featuring stories relevant to the health disparities and health issues affecting diverse older adults during April. A new story will be shared every Wednesday with additional posts...
