WELCOME
MISSION
Founded in 1991, the Latino Center on Aging (LCA) seeks to advocate for improved services for Latino seniors, and educate the seniors about various options available to them. This mission is achieved through various forms of education through the media, testimony at public hearings, and the organization of conferences addressing the issues affecting Latino older adults.
Due primarily to language and cultural barriers, Hispanic seniors lack knowledge and access to the myriad of services available to them.
As they continue aging, this older adults group is most inclined to live in poverty and isolation, and therefore in great need of proactive social and health service assistance. The Latino Center on Aging (LCA) seeks to advocate for improved services for Latino seniors, and educate the seniors about various options available to them.
Florida has been experiencing significant demographical changes. Just over half a million Hispanic older adults reside in South Florida, which is expected to grow to 2 million during next 25 years. We have identified Spanish radio broadcasts as the most effective way to reach and meet the special needs of this increasing population.
EVENTS AND MORE…
14th annual conference on latinos, alzheimer’s & parkinson’s (SPanish)
TO BE held on may 13th, 2026 – hialeah
The Latino Center on Aging (LCA) cordially invites you to its 14th Annual Conference, “Una Vida sin Memoria: Latinos, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s,” to be held on May 13th at the Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment in Hialeah.
This important conference will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest information Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. A special highlight this year will be a presentation on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the rising dementia risk among our veterans.
LCA’S SUCCESSFUL HEALTH & WELLNESS SENIOR FAIR
MARCH 5, 2026 – NORTH MIAMI
The Multilingual Senior Health & Resource Fair held on March 5, 2026, in North Miami was a successful and well-attended community event, bringing together more than 150 seniors and caregivers.
Participants enjoyed complimentary breakfast and lunch while connecting with trusted service providers and receiving valuable information in English, Spanish, and Creole.
A highlight of the event was the popular Danzón Dance Contest led by renowned musician Bobby Ramirez and Glenda “Mujer Esperanza.”
save-the-date: THE 39th Annual Golden Age Awards
september 19, 2026 – past year’s photos
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.
14 time Emmy Award Winning Journalist Sandra Peebles was the MC of LCA’s 38th Gala!
Media Reports about past Golden Age Awards Presentations:
well attended bilingual health & legal resource fair
held on may 11, 2026- pembroke pines
The Latino Center on Aging successfully hosted its Health & Legal Resources Senior Fair on March 11, 2026, at the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center in Pembroke Pines. The event brought together numerous seniors and caregivers who had the opportunity to connect with participating organizations offering valuable information on healthcare, long-term care services, caregiver support, aging in place, and community-based resources.
A highlight of the fair was an informative workshop presented by Cynthia Arevalo, a respected attorney and expert in end-of-life legal planning.
VIDEO PRODUCED BY OUR FRIENDS AT FOX5 NYC
LCA’S AT Work!
Not To Be Missed
Since its inception, the LCA has received constant support from all New York’s TV stations, especially from FOX-5 TV Channel. We have developed bilingual Public Service Announcements (PSA) campaigns, which have aired on all stations in the New York metropolitan area. Additionally, FOX-5 has produced the official LCA video, along with its respective updates.
We invite you to watch this brief video to learn about the accomplishments of LCA over the past thirty years.
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