April 1, 2020

Weekly Call Updates Tribal Programs on COVID-19

The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) will be convening weekly calls with all Title VI grantees about the coronavirus (COVID-19). These calls will provide new information and updates to tribal programs, but most importantly are an opportunity for tribes to discuss the impact that COVID-19 is having in your communities.

The Administration for Community Living will be on all calls, as will resource centers from the National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative, the University of Alaska, the University of Hawaii and the University of North Dakota.

Please make every effort to join us each week. This is an unbelievable, but very real emergency. Let’s all work together to.... Read More

March 31, 2020

Sharing Life Experiences to Make a Difference

By Diverse Elders

by Bev Bachel. Bev is a Twin Cities freelancer who writes about the power of purpose and advocates for a range of causes she cares about, including elder rights, cancer support services and financial literacy. She is the author of What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It.

Research shows that when we have a clear sense of purpose, we live longer, enjoy richer lives and experience improved physical and mental well-being.

Richard Leider, author of The Power of Purpose: Find Meaning,.... Read More

March 11, 2020

Giving Visibility to Southeast Asian American Journeys

By Elaine Sanchez Wilson

The daughter of Cambodian refugees, Jennifer Tang grew up with her family of five in a small apartment in Chinatown, where gang violence was not uncommon, and poverty was evident.

“And yet, I always had a sense of hope because I could see what world was possible through my amazing public schools and libraries,” said Tang, a teacher and SEARAC Leadership and Advocacy Training alumnus who resides in Monterey Park, CA. “I knew that if I studied hard, I could become whatever I wanted to be. And if many of my peers studied hard, the circumstances of our community could improve.”

SEARAC, together with our friends at Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles, had the.... Read More

March 4, 2020

Get Counted: For Your Family, Your Community, and Your Future

By Angie Boddie

The U.S. Constitution requires that the population of the 50 United States, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories is counted every ten years. By April 1, 2020, every household will receive a notice to complete the 2020 Census.

Participating in the 2020 Census is especially critical for communities of color as they are most susceptible to be undercounted. Although a fair and accurate count is a constitutional mandate, African Americans and Blacks have been undercounted in the U.S. Census for decades. This means their families and neighborhoods miss out on community-based resources and representation on council seats, county commissions, juries, state legislatures, in Congress, and billions of federal government dollars allocated for local, state, and.... Read More

February 26, 2020

Hágase Contar: Hispanic older adults must be counted by the 2020 Census

By Dr. Yanira Cruz

Did you know? Hispanic/Latino* households in the United States are at risk of being undercounted by the 2020 Census. Latinos have been undercounted for decades, disadvantaging our families, communities, and neighborhoods. Today, there are 56.5 million Hispanics living in the United States, and roughly one in three live in hard-to-count census tracts. This year, a record 32 million Latinos are projected to be eligible to vote in the 2020 presidential elections.

Why has the U.S. government undercounted the Latino population?

There are many reasons why Latinos have historically been.... Read More

February 21, 2020

Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities Count: 2020 Census and AAPI Older Adults

By Frances Huynh

The phrase “Asian American and Pacific Islander” is an umbrella term encompassing millions of people in the United States, including nearly 50 different ethnic subgroups speaking more than 100 languages. The incredible diversity of the Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) communities – when coupled with geographic isolation, uncertainty or apathy around the census, and fear of government entities – means that AAPIs are at a high risk of not being counted in the 2020 Census.

The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) is partnering with.... Read More

February 9, 2020

2020 Election: Are Caregivers a Voting Bloc?

By Diverse Elders

by Holly Lawrence. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue.

Two of America’s most influential advocates for caregivers, Maria Shriver and Ai-jen Poo, recently partnered on a poll that examines the state of caregiving in our country. One of the poll’s most significant findings, according to Shriver and Poo: We are a nation of caregivers in crisis, unified across political party lines in support of solutions, and that could influence the election.

The poll underscores the significance of the 2020 election year for Americans who need care or provide care to others.

February 6, 2020

Why Latinos need to vote in this election

By Diverse Elders

By Jorge J. Lambrinos. This article originally appeared on the NHCOA blog.

The next election for President of the United States will happen on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. This will be a very important election for all Latinos. This is the day we will vote not only for the person that will lead our country but also for all those other officials at the Federal and local levels that will decide on the programs and services like Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, social services, healthcare, housing and so many other programs important to older persons in this country.

Every.... Read More

February 4, 2020

Strengthening Southeast Asian American Communities Through the 2020 Census

By Elaine Sanchez Wilson

According to the 2010 Census, I probably don’t count.

I say *probably* because I never received a census questionnaire, and it never occurred to me at the time that the decennial census was even taking place. I lived in a community where more than 80 percent of residents filled out a self-response form — I just wasn’t one of them.

A decade ago, I was a 20-something living in a small but charming guesthouse on a quiet street that was very much tucked away from the surrounding busy Los Angeles scene. My then-boyfriend/now-husband and I rented directly from the main house’s.... Read More

January 31, 2020

One City’s Inspiring Approach to Connecting the Generations

By Diverse Elders

by Aanchal Dhar. This article originally appeared on Encore.org.

Which city in the nation is most focused on bringing the generations together to solve a wide range of problems facing all ages?

Thanks to the leadership of Mayor Sam Liccardo, city employees, a team of Encore Fellows, the Gen2Gen San Jose campaign, key funders, and nonprofit advocates, San Jose is a strong contender.

A few weeks ago, I attended an event in San Jose that brought together city leaders, funders, older adults and youth-serving organizations to share best practices in building intergenerational communities. A few examples:

San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services shared new collaborations developed between aging and youth services staff. Together they are designing.... Read More

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Issue

Civic Engagement

Weekly Call Updates Tribal Programs on COVID-19

Sharing Life Experiences to Make a Difference

Giving Visibility to Southeast Asian American Journeys

Get Counted: For Your Family, Your Community, and Your Future

Hágase Contar: Hispanic older adults must be counted by the 2020 Census

Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities Count: 2020 Census and AAPI Older Adults

2020 Election: Are Caregivers a Voting Bloc?

Why Latinos need to vote in this election

Strengthening Southeast Asian American Communities Through the 2020 Census

One City’s Inspiring Approach to Connecting the Generations