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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…
TOTAL SUCCESS THE 14th annual conference “UNA VIDA SIN MEMORIA” (SPanish)
held on may 13th, 2026 – MIAMI LAKES
The Latino Center on Aging (LCA) held its 14th Annual Conference, “Una Vida sin Memoria: Latinos, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and TBI” on May 13th at the Roberto Alonso Community Center in Miami Lakes.
This important conference brought together leading experts to discuss the latest information on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. A special highlight this year was a presentation on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the rising dementia risk among our veterans.
LCA’S HIGHLIGHTED ON CBS NEWS MIAMI REPORT
SEPT 21, 2026 – ALZ’S WORLD DAY
For more than a decade, the Latino Center on Aging (LCA) has educated the Hispanic community in Spanish about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. CBS News Miami recently highlighted LCA’s efforts, with an excellent report by Lauren Pastrana featuring Dr. Annelly Bure-Reyes and Dr. Marina Sarno.
The report recognized LCA’s annual conference, “Una Vida Sin Memoria: Latinos, Alzheimer’s and TBI,” and its ongoing commitment to raising awareness and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate information to Latino families. [CBS News Video Here!]
39th Golden Age Awards WAS held on sept. 19th – honorees
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 39th Gala!
Media Reports about past Golden Age Awards Presentations:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! – 35 YEARS OF Gratitude
NOVEMBER 26, 2026 – NY/NJ
For the Latino Center on Aging, this initiative has become one of its most cherished and enduring traditions.
Since 1992, thanks to the generous support of corporate sponsors and dedicated community volunteers, LCA has proudly provided more than 70,000 seniors with a hot Thanksgiving meal.
If you would like to support LCA and help continue these vital programs, we encourage you to make a tax-deductible donation today by clicking the ‘Donate’ link below. You can contribute via PayPal or with any major credit card. Your generosity can make all the difference—please donate now. Thank you for your support!
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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