by Diverse Elders | Jul 14, 2015
The White House Conference on Aging has happened once a decade since 1961 as a rare opportunity to focus the nation’s attention on the needs of our elder population. This report summarizes the efforts of the Diverse Elders Coalition to engage the WHCOA...
by Diverse Elders | Jul 8, 2015
Each year, NHCOA—the leading national organization working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families, and caregivers—releases the State of Hispanic Older Adults in the U.S. This report is a data and testimonial-driven review that captures the...
by Diverse Elders | Jul 8, 2015
In advance of the 2015 White House Conference on Aging, the Diverse Elders Coalition released a set of Principles of Inclusion and Engagement to ensure that the voices of elders of color and LGBT elders were heard by WHCOA organizers.
by Diverse Elders | Jun 2, 2015
Out and Visible: The Experiences and Attitudes of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Older Adults, Ages 45-75 examines the values, needs, wants and lifestyle preferences of LGBT older people. This study explores the aging realities of LGBT people, as well as their...
by Diverse Elders | Jun 2, 2015
From their respective experiences working with LGBT Hispanic older adults, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) and the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) have long known that this elder population faces specialized challenges and is particularly...
