by Jenna McDavid | Sep 17, 2018
Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, the United States recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Latinx communities to the nation’s history. More than ever, our country requires a reminder of the many...
by Diverse Elders | Apr 19, 2018
By Kent Patterson. This article originally appeared on NMPolitics.net. Looking spry as ever, Dolores Huerta once again took to the stage Saturday at Albuquerque’s annual Cesar Chavez Day celebration, just three days short of her 88th birthday. The co-founder of the...
by Diverse Elders | Apr 10, 2018
By Jean Van Ryzin. This post originally appeared on the NCOA blog. How we talk about aging matters. It shapes both individual and public perceptions. That’s why several national organizations are working together to reframe the story of what it’s like to grow old in...
by Diverse Elders | Feb 8, 2018
This article originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. Para leer este artículo en español, clic aquí. Agueda González is Dominican, and though she is 83 years old, she says she feels 60 (and that’s how she looks). A single mother, with a suitcase full of hope, she...
by Dr. Yanira Cruz | Sep 29, 2017
Building on the findings presented in the 2017 Status of Hispanic Older Adults: Insights from the Field – Caregivers Edition, the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), has developed a number of recommendations for local, state, and national leaders. NHCOA...
