The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) congratulates President Lula da Silva on his electoral victory and recognizes the importance of leadership that upholds the dignity, rights, and well-being of Brazil’s older population.
As Brazil’s population continues to age, NHCOA encourages the incoming administration to prioritize policies that address the everyday realities of older adults. This includes strengthening access to the public health system, ensuring adequate income and retirement security, combating food insecurity, and expanding access to affordable, quality long-term care and support for family caregivers.
We also emphasize the importance of protecting LGBTQ+ individuals, including older adults, from discrimination and violence; ensuring their equitable access to healthcare, social services, and support; and enabling them to age with dignity.
NHCOA urges President Lula and his administration to collaborate with older adults, caregivers, and community organizations to ensure their voices influence the policies that affect their lives. Building a society where people can safely age in place, remain connected to their communities, and access the care and resources they need must be a national priority.
We look forward to continued progress toward a Brazil where every older adult has the opportunity to live with dignity, security, and well-being.
About NHCOA:
NHCOA is the leading national organization working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families, and their caregivers. Headquartered in Washington, DC, NHCOA has been a strong voice dedicated to promoting, educating, and advocating for research, policy, and practice in the areas of economic security, health, and housing for Hispanic older adults, families, and caregivers for the last 51 years.
For more information about NHCOA call 202-347-9733 or visit www.NHCOA.org.
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