by Diverse Elders | Apr 8, 2019
Cancer remains one of the most dangerous diseases that affects millions of people. It is projected by 2020 that the leading cause of death in the United States will transition from heart disease to cancer. In some of our diverse communities, this transition has...
by Nicolás Peña | Mar 29, 2019
Hispanics are one of the country’s largest ethnic groups and one of the fastest growing demographics, making up 17 percent of the U.S. population. As a group with higher rates of chronic disease, they face barriers navigating the health care system. These barriers...
by Diverse Elders | Feb 22, 2019
February is full of things to celebrate. While Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to take care of our loved ones’ hearts, American Heart Month reminds us that it is also a time to focus on the health of our own hearts! And as we honor the leaders of the African...
by Diverse Elders | Jan 29, 2019
by Kayla Sawyer. This article originally appeared on the NICOA blog. TRIGGER WARNING: If reading this post triggers past traumas, please see the resources listed at the end of this article for assistance. There is a serious lack of meaningful government data...
by Diverse Elders | Dec 11, 2018
by Matthew S. Bajko. This article originally appeared in the Bay Area Reporter. While enjoying her 72nd year on the planet, Donna Personna knows her remaining days are numbered. Yet the prospect of her demise doesn’t scare her. “The end question....
