Multicultural Aging

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This is the starting page for topics related to Multicultural Aging which covers such areas as Cultural Competency; Global Aging; Health Disparities; Immigration; Multicultural Aging Topics; and Socio-Economic Disparities.

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Online Learning: ASA members have free access to all web seminars.

• View Previously Recorded web seminars related to Multicultural Aging (ASA members only)
• All upcoming web seminars

New Ventures in Leadership: NVL is the only program in the field of aging designed to develop the next generation of leaders of color—individuals dedicated to being leaders within their organizations, and committed to meeting the needs of older adults, including elders of color. 

Network on Multicultural Aging: The Network on Multicultural Aging (NOMA) is a national community of individuals and organizations who are concerned with diversity and working toward cultural competence on all levels

LGBT Aging Issues Network: The LGBT Aging Issues Network (LAIN) works to raise awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services.