The 2011 Golden Age Award honorees: Lew Leone, GM of Fox5 and My9; Adriene Rosell, BASICS/Promesa Systems; Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez, President, Hostos Community College; Mario Tapia, LCA's President and CEO; Gail Solomon from Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; and, Theresa Kilb for Heidrun Moertl, University of Graz. (Photo courtesy of Chris Rybin).
NEW YORK, NY -- The Nineteenth Golden Age Awards Presentation was successfully held this June 23rd, 2011 at the Inter-Continental, The Barclay in Manhattan, NY.
The Golden Age Awards are given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the Latino/Hispanic communities throughout the world. Awards are given for effective leadership, lifetime contributions, public policy initiatives, corporate contributions and community involvement.
Excellent LCA's 2nd Annual Bronx Conference
Una Vida Sin Memorias: Latinos & Alzheimer's
Some of the conference sponsors and organizers. From left, Jed Levine and Licet Valois from the Alzheimer's Association; Adriene Rosell from BASICS/Promesa Systems, Inc.; Doris Colón from Goddard Riverside; Mario Tapia, LCA's President and CEO; Yai Vargas from NY Life; and Dr. Daisy Otero from Montefiore Hospital (Photos by Adriene Rosell).
NEW YORK - April 28, 2011 - The Latino Center on Aging (LCA) in conjunction with the Bronx Borough President's Office, the Alzheimer's Association - NY Chapter, SHOPP, Presbyterian Senior Services, EmblemHealth, BASICS/Promesa Systems, Inc., and Goddard Riverside Community Center held LCA's 2nd Annual Bronx Conference for Latino elders and their families, 'UNA VIDA SIN MEMORIAS' (A Life Without Memories): LATINOS AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. This all day conference took place on April 28, 2011 at the Auditorium of the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, located at 234 Eugenio Maria de Hostos Boulevard in the Bronx, New York.
Focusing on elder issues that impact the Latino community, this year's conference on Alzheimer's Disease built on last year's successful conference on elder abuse. The purpose was to inform, educate and train all who are involved in the care of persons with Alzheimer's disease. The conference provided a unique forum for the elderly, caregivers and professional interactions, networking, and one-on-one contact to discuss issues and ask those important questions to some of our state's experts.
Several exhibitors were at hand to provide useful information to conference participants (Photos by Adriene Rosell).
According to the Alzheimer's Association, about 200,000 Latinos in the United States have Alzheimer's, but that, by 2050, based on Census Bureau figures and a study of Alzheimer's prevalence, the number could reach 1.3 million. (It predicts that the general population of Alzheimer's patients will grow to 16 million by 2050, from 5 million now.) 'These dramatic and growing numbers are extremely good reasons to put out our best effort in order to educate our community on this devastating disease,' said Mario Tapia, President & CEO of the Latino Center on Aging.
The event, 'Una Vida sin Memorias' was conducted totally in Spanish and brought together near 200 older participants of senior centers throughout the Bronx. The Conference Guest Speaker was Dr. Jaime R. Torres, Regional Director, Region II (NY, NJ, PR, VI) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Also, joined the conference providing greetings, The Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., NY Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., and NY Assemblyman Marcos Crespo.
LCA's 2011 Thanksgiving Day Meal for the Elderly was featured on the 6 and 10 O'clock Fox 5 News on Thanksgiving Day. Special thanks to all our volunteers.
NEW YORK, NY -- October, 2011 -- Since 1992, thanks to generous corporate support and community volunteers, the Latino Center on Aging has been very successful in providing a hot meal to thousand of isolated seniors on Thankskgiving Day.
This year we identified seven (7) sites where the elderly participated in a Thanksgiving meal this past November 24th, 2011. These community centers are located in New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C. and Florida. The elderly participants enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving menu. They were also entertained by a variety of musical and cultural entertainment.
"Thanksgiving Day Meal for the Elderly" was possible this year thanks to Samuels Foundation, Con Edison, Univision-41, WABC-Ch 7, Telemundo-47 and Bronx/Lebanon Hospital.
Griot Circle organized a well attended First National Convening of Aging Professionals serving LGTB POC older adults.
Washington, DC -- October 11 - 13, 2011 -- GRIOT Circle, in collaboration with the POC Committee of the LAIN/American Society on Aging organized this convening to highlight the needs/concerns of this traditionally underserved population. LCA was invited to be part of a panel on successful aging.
2011 National Summit on Latino Elderly
Conchy T. Bretos from Mia Senior Living Solutions and Adriene Rosell from Promesa and LCA's Board of Directors Treasurer at the 2011 National Summit.
Washington, DC -- September 18-20, 2011 -- Members of the Latino Center on Aging were invited by the NHCOA to participate at the 2011 National Summit on Latino Elderly. The plenary session took place at the National Press Building on September 20, 2011.
This Summit provided a unique opportunity to network, gain insight, and share information with professionals, policy makers, Latino seniors and caregivers.
Sophia Angelica sang "We Are You, Somos America," LCA's Theme-Song, on Channel 5 Good Day New York TV Show on July 4th, 2011. -- To see video, click on the Picture --
