by Diverse Elders | Jan 20, 2020
On January 15, 1929, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. King’s family always knew that he was special, but no one knew how special he would turn out to be, with his influence still being felt today. As one of the most prominent leaders of the...
by Dr. Yanira Cruz | Jan 17, 2020
It’s a new year, and here at the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), we’re resolving to make 2020 the healthiest year yet for NHCOA’s constituents and staff. Hopefully by now you have been vaccinated for influenza and the immunization will...
by Diverse Elders | Dec 19, 2019
by Lois A. Bowers. This article originally appeared on McKnight’s Senior Living. It was mid-April when I first told you about the launch of a new nationwide tool by elder advocacy group SAGE and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation to assess how well independent...
by Diverse Elders | Dec 10, 2019
by George Lorenzo. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. Family caregivers of loved ones with disabilities and chronic illnesses experience life transformations that are often unexpected. Their altered lifestyles, frequently resulting in dramatic changes to...
by Diverse Elders | Dec 9, 2019
This article originally appeared on Medicare.gov. You may be able to get help paying for your health and prescription drug costs. Even if you aren’t sure you’re eligible, it’s worth learning more about these three ways to save on Medicare costs: Medicaid If you have...