Diversity in Aging America Alliance for Retired Americans Las Vegas 2014

1. Diversity in Aging America Alliance for Retired Americans Las Vegas 2014

2. Diversity in Aging AmericaPresenters Yadhira Alvarez Director – Workers United – Retiree Action Dept Eva Dominguez Alliance for Retired Americans – Legislative Representative David Grant California Alliance for Retired Americans – San Francisco

3. Diversity in Aging AmericaARA Diversity Committee – 2 Year Report ARA Name in Spanish Alianza de Jubilados Estadounidenses ARA Web Site in Spanish retiredamericans.org/members/Alliance_in_Spanish ARA Weekly Newsletter in Spanish Alerta Semanal ARA Materials/Events Fact Sheets – Alliance Brochure – Tele-Town Halls ARA National Leadership Conf 2013 – D.C.

4. Diversity in Aging AmericaNext Steps 1. Local Spokespersons in Other Languages Portavoz en español for example 2. Reach out to Non-English Media Newspapers – Radio – Television 3. Distribute Non-English Materials Fact Sheet – Brochure – Web site/newsletter 4. Bring Senior Partners to Community Groups California vs Illinois, Iowa

5. Diversity in Aging AmericaThe U.S. Is Going to Get Much Older U.S. Population 316,128,839 65+ Now 43,309,650 55-65 Now 38,587,137

6. Diversity in Aging AmericaSeniors in America Are Also Changing U.S. Seniors 2010 2020 +% TOTAL 40,229* 54,804 +36% White 34,926 46,347 +32.7 African Am 3,418 5,072 +48.4 Hispanic 2,858 5,019 +75.6 Asian 1,333 2,428 +82.1 LBGT 7-10% W Disability 35.9% * In thousands from U.S. Census

7. Diversity in Aging AmericaCommon Issues Unite Us all Things We all Share - Everyone Ages Need for Health Care – Medicare Economic Security – Social Security Public Debate – Speak In One Voice Changing Population Mix - Immigration

8. Diversity in Aging AmericaCommon Terms - Medicare • raise the age of Medicare eligibility – = subir (alzar, elevar) la edad de elegibilidad • Vouchers = vale o cupones • means testing = evaluación de medios económicos • premiums = primas • copayments = copagos • Deductible = deducibles • out-of-pocket = costos de bolsillo • home care = cuidados a domicilio • nursing homes = hogares de ancianos • long term care = cuidado de larga duración

9. Diversity in Aging AmericaCommon Terms – Social Security • Social Security = ampliación del Seguro Social • Chained CPI = (encadenamiento del CPI) encadenamiento del índice de precios al consumidor • Grand Bargain = Gran Pacto o Gran Negociación • trust fund = fondo fiduciario • trustees = fideicomisarios • surplus = superávit • cost-of-living adjustments = ajuste al costo de vida • federal poverty level (FPL) = nivel de pobreza • life expectancy = expectativa de vida • retirement = jubilación

10. Diversity in Aging AmericaImpact of Immigration on Seniors Today 3 million undocumented workers (less than 40%) pay over $12 Billion each year into the Social Security Trust Fund • Social Security - If 85% contributed, they would pay $1.2Trillion to the Trust Fund over 36 years* • Even after paying benefits, net contribution would be $600 Billion over 36 YRS. • Medicare - If 85% of undocumented contributed, they would pay $253B to the Trust Fund over 20 years* • Even after paying benefits, net contribution would be $202B over 20 years. Average undocumented worker today is 36 years old * Estimates by Center for American Progress

11. Diversity in Aging AmericaTalking About Immigration One in every 7 is now an Older American – by 2030 there will be 72.1 million Older Americans A large % of the retiree population is now more diverse then ever In just the next 10 years- 15% of that population will be Latino, 12% will be African American, 9% will be Asian, Immigration will benefit all retirees because reforms strengthen programs Seniors depend on - more workers will pay in hundreds of billions of dollars to Medicare and Social Security Our Goal is to build a national movement ofALL RETIREES We have an great opportunity as the Alliance for Retired Americans to engage all of the retiree population. We must organize, and talk to all seniors, despite language, race, religion or creed. .

12. Diversity in Aging AmericaPlanning For A Diverse Future Form Alliances on Common Needs • Reach Out to New Groups/Coalitions Show Aging Has Many Faces • Recruit New Allies and Spokespersons Reach Out To New Media • Non-English Electronic & Print at Events Demonstrate Diversity to Government & Political Leaders

13. Diversity in Aging AmericaEmpower all Seniors & Demonstrate Diversity

14. Diversity in Aging AmericaPlanning For A Diverse Future Panel Discussion – State Experiences Iowa Alliance California Alliance North Carolina Alliance Nevada Alliance

15. Diversity in Aging AmericaChecklist for Outreach • New Partner Organization/Coalition _________________________________________ 2. Non-English Spokesperson (s) 1. Spanish ___________________________________ 2. Mandarin/Cantonese – Vietnamese Other_____________________________________ • Media List • Radio ________________________________ • Television _____________________________ • Print Media ____________________________

16. Diversity in Aging AmericaPlanning For A Diverse Future Resources • Alliance web site retiredamericans.org/members/Alliance_in_Spanish • Alliance Weekly Alert Alerta Semenal 3.Fact Sheets in multiple languages

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