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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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We Must Support Our Hispanic/Latinx Caregivers

WEBOften, Hispanic/Latinx caregivers are the sole caregivers for their loved ones (50.9 percent), placing them at risk of isolation and mental health strain. In our survey, …

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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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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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What Providers Should Know About African American and …

WEBWhat Providers Should Know About African American and Black Family Caregivers DIVERSE ELDERS COALITION Caring for Those Who Care: Meeting the needs of …

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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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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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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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What Providers Should Know About Southeast Asian …

WEBWhat Providers Should Know About Southeast Asian American Family Caregivers DIVERSE ELDERS COALITION Caring for Those Who Care: Meeting the needs of …

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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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What Providers Should Know About Hispanic and Latino …

WEBWhat Providers Should Know About Hispanic and Latino Family Caregivers CARING FOR THOSE WHO CARE Resources for Providers: Meeting the Needs of …

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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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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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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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Aging in Massachusetts is Getting Harder Diverse Elders Coalition

WEBThe second most significant cost for older adults in Massachusetts stems from health care, especially medications. According to the Elder Index, a couple 65 or …

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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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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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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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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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I Attended a Focus Group with Vietnamese Caregivers. Here are …

WEBLast month, I had the opportunity to attend a focus group with Vietnamese family caregivers in Houston, Texas. During the focus group, I learned more about their …

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