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The Older Americans Act and Diverse Elders: New Solutions …

WEBexplicitly reference a broader range of family relationships, especially in ways that better serve the most vulnerable constituencies. • Provisions should address specific …

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Hispanic Elders Diverse Elders Coalition

WEBIn light of the aging Hispanic population’s accelerated growth— and that of other diverse aging communities— it is imperative for the public, private, and government sectors to …

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It’s Time to Meet the Needs of African American and Black …

WEBOur survey findings revealed that about a third of African American and Black caregivers report being more isolated, experience mental health strain and physical …

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AAPI Elders Diverse Elders Coalition

WEBAAPI elders face chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Additionally, Southeast Asian American (SEAA) elders (those from Cambodian, Laotian, …

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The Importance of Latino Representation in Health Research

WEBA 2021 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association analyzed 230 medical trials in the United States between 2011 and 2020 and found that, …

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Cultural competence: a challenge facing health care providers

WEBTo be culturally competent means “to be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs and practices—and cultural and linguistic needs—of diverse population …

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Diverse Elders Diverse Elders Coalition

WEBBarriers to Accessing Services. Recognizing the incredible diversity within our communities, we also recognize our commonalities across many of the issues described above. We …

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Aging African Americans are hit with a double-whammy: health …

WEBRonica Rooks, associate professor at the University of Colorado at Denver who has studied the health disparities affecting older African Americans, says research …

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attn: Strategic …

WEBThe Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) advocates for policies and programs that improve aging in our communities as racially and ethnically diverse people,

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LGBT Elders Diverse Elders Coalition

WEBLGBT older people deal with significant health disparities across areas related to physical and mental health, including high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, …

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Salud y Bienestar: Helping Latino Seniors and Families Prevent and

WEBObesity is a foothold for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, posing a particularly serious health challenge for all diverse communities, including Hispanic …

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Despite connectivity, social isolation is not declining—especially

WEBWhen asked by staff of the Diverse Elders Coalition about the aging services available in her area, Elva, an American Indian elder from New Mexico, relayed …

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DEC Welcomes new Director of Policy and Advocacy, Didier Trinh

WEBDiverse Elders Coalition’s National Director, Lauren Pongan, talks with Didier Trinh, the newest member of the DEC team and our inaugural Director of Policy …

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Meet the faces behind SAGE’s HIV & Aging Policy Action Coalition

WEBOn June 12, SAGE officially announced the formation of the new HIV & Aging Policy Action Coalition (HAPAC). Generously funded by Gilead’s HIV Aging Positively …

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The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As an Activist for Health

WEBIt was clear that abolishing health injustice for people of color was an important piece of Dr. King’s vision for equality. Unfortunately, his mission to address …

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Moving Mountains for Family Caregivers in Southeast Asian …

WEBOur panelists – including Quyen Dinh, Executive Director of SEARAC; Jannette Diep, Executive Director of Boat People S.O.S. in Houston; and Vattana …

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The Case for Racial Equity in Aging Has Never Been Stronger

WEBRacial equity solutions in aging are essential to the national response to this coronavirus. A Clear Role for Government and Leaders in Aging and in the Private …

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2017 Status of Hispanic Older Adults: Insights from the field

WEB65 and older, with an average age of 54. The age range of survey takers ranged from 26 years old to. 82 years old. The vast majority of caregivers were employed (64%) and …

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Challenges Loom for Growing Elderly Filipino American Population

WEBKey Health Concerns. Among Filipinos, elders accounted for 10 percent of the population, according to a 2010 Stanford University geriatrics report “Health and …

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What is the Older Americans Act

WEBDiverse Elders Coalition 305 Seventh Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10001 T 646-653-5015 F 212-366-1947 diverseelders.org . What is the Older Americans Act? The Older …

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War, Trauma, and the Mental Health of Vietnam War-Era Older …

WEBAs many as 70% of Southeast Asian refugees receiving mental health care were diagnosed with PTSD. It is evident that the connection between PTSD and …

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A Seat at the Table

WEB2015 report diverse elders coalition (dec) |734 15th street, nw |suite 1050|washington, dc 20005|t: 202-347-9733 | diverseelders.org a seat at the table:

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