by Diverse Elders | Dec 13, 2015
What does the Older Americans Act mean for diverse elders? The Older Americans Act (OAA) is legislation that supports a variety of programs and services for older Americans in the United States. The OAA provides critical services that help about 11 million older...
by Diverse Elders | Dec 13, 2015
The Older Americans Act is a vital important piece of Federal legislation that is considered the “crown jewel” of aging policy and which allocates funding for many of the services that diverse elders require to age with health and dignity. As a coalition that works to...
by Diverse Elders | Nov 4, 2015
In the first year of health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the number of uninsured people in the United States dropped by 10 million. During periods of open enrollment for the ACA, new people can purchase health care coverage in the Marketplace and...
by Diverse Elders | Sep 17, 2015
Similar to the “graying” and “browning” of America, the rapid growth of elders with HIV has brought forth unique challenges that must be addressed immediately and effectively. Elders already bear disproportionate physical, financial, and...
by Diverse Elders | Aug 11, 2015
As the fabric of our country changes in texture, our communities will be the thread that sustains the future. This pamphlet introduces the Diverse Elders Coalition and briefly highlights some of the work that we do on behalf of elders of color and LGBT...
