by James Fuccione | May 15, 2019 | Data and Reports
A new report provides improved perspective and data on the increasing racial and ethnic diversity of Greater Boston, which is especially important as communities in that region work to create inclusive Age- and Dementia Friendly environments. Changing Faces of Greater...
by James Fuccione | Apr 15, 2019 | News and Updates
The Diverse Elders Coalition recently launched a new online survey for family caregivers in communities of color, American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities. The Caregiving Community Survey is an...
by James Fuccione | Apr 15, 2019 | Data and Reports
A new National Center on Law and Elder Rights “PRACTICE TIP” offers advice to advocates and counselors working with Limited English Proficient (LEP) older adults to better assert their language access rights. Over five million older adults across the...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Apr 11, 2019
Over five million older adults across the country are Limited English Proficient (LEP). LEP older adults do not speak English as their primary language or they have a limited ability to speak, read, write, or understand English. The number of LEP older adults is...
by James Fuccione | Mar 27, 2019 | News and Updates, Programs
The following background and issue brief from the Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation promotes cultural competency training for aging service providers on the unique needs of LGBTQ older adults. Though the world has gotten more tolerant toward people...
