by Diverse Elders | Nov 3, 2025
The H.R. 1 Implementation Factsheet provides a comprehensive overview of the sweeping budget reconciliation bill recently passed by House Republicans, enacting major portions of former President Trump’s agenda. This legislation includes significant changes to programs...
by Diverse Elders | Jun 25, 2019
In June 2019, the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed changes to the consumer inflation measure that, if put into effect, would harm older adults. We know that households just above the official poverty line report higher than average rates of...
by Diverse Elders | Oct 24, 2018
The upcoming election in November may be one of the most important elections in recent history, as we all know the future of the American safety net is threatened. The misrepresentation and misunderstanding of Social Security and Medicare as entitlements is a...
by Diverse Elders | Oct 23, 2018
A comment submitted to Regulations.gov on October 23, 2018 on behalf of the Diverse Elders Coalition, a national advocacy organization working to improve aging for racially and ethnically diverse people, American Indians and Alaska Natives, and LGBT people. The DEC...
by Diverse Elders | Sep 26, 2018
Everyone has the right to live in contented peace, no matter their age or capacity. Unfortunately, our social structures are not as strong as they need to be. As a result, too many older people become isolated and at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect, or...
