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NEW Talk Radio Episode featuring Hilary Meyer

This is an episode of the Blog Talk Radio 30-minute show "Be A Healthy Caregiver" featuring guests Hilary Meyer, Director of SAGE’s National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and Tom Duffy, from Secret Garden. MORE >

Read more: Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Housing & Homelessness, Aging Providers, LGBT Older Adults

 
NEW Health Equity & LGBT Elders of Color

This brief explores 10 policy areas where health and wellness can be improved for LGBT older people of color. MORE >

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Read more: General Issues, Health & Wellness, Racial Equity, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
NEW A Practical Guide to Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

This guide helps service providers learn how to ask questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to older adults in safe and respectful ways. MORE >

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Read more: Cultural Competence, General Issues, Health Care Access, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
NEW Demystifying Medicare for the Elder LGBT Community

Medicare is the nation’s health insurance program offered to senior Americans (65 years or older) receiving Social Security (typically, retired workers). This article examines some Medicare basics as well as particular challenges in access for the LGBT community. MORE >

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Identifying and Assisting LGBT Elder Abuse Clients: A Guide for Abuse Professionals

This comprehensive article, written for abuse professionals, discusses warning signs for LGBT elder abuse. MORE >

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Preventing, Recognizing, and Addressing LGBT Elder Abuse

This comprehensive article, written for for LGBT older adults and their loved ones, discusses warning signs for LGBT elder abuse. MORE >

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Advocating for LGBT Long-Term Care Consumers: Resources for Long-Term Care Ombudsmen

This webinar introduces long-term care ombudsmen to the needs of LGBT residents of nursing facilities. MORE >

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Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
FORGE Transgender Aging Network

FORGE is a progressive organization whose mission is to support, educate and advocate for the rights and lives of transgender individuals and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies). MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   414-559-2123

Read more: Health & Wellness, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Openhouse

ousing, Services and Community for LGBT Seniors in the San Francisco area MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   415-296-8995

Read more: Community, Housing & Homelessness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations

 
LGBT Aging Project

A non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults have equal access to the life-prolonging benefits, protections, services and institutions that their heterosexual neighbors take for granted. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   617-522-1292

Read more: Caregiving, Community, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
GRIOT Circle

GRIOT (Gay Reunion In Our Time) Circle is a grassroots organization which seeks to address the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens, particularly people of color, though we are open to all races by providing programs and support systems designed to affirm their lives and encourage self-empowerment. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   718-246-2775

Read more: Community, HIV & Aging, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Research Brief about LGBT Elder Abuse

This 4-page research brief, developed by the National Center on Elder Abuse, describes information related to LGBT elder abuse. MORE >

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La Importancia de Obtener un Entrenamiento

La Importancia de Obtener un Entrenamiento Para Trabajar con Personas Mayores LGBT MORE >

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Read more: Cultural Competence, En Español, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations

 
Why Should Your Aging Organization Request a Cultural Competency Training?

NRC Training Coordinator, Doreen Bermudez, explains why an Aging organization should have a cultural competency training by the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging. MORE >

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Providing Quality Care to LGBT Clients with Dementia

How to Provide Excellent Care Services to LGB or T clients with Dementia MORE >

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Hospital Visitation Directives Video

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Hospital Visitation Directives MORE >

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Read more: End of Life Decisions, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
HUD Ruling Video

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Ruling MORE >

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Read more: Housing & Homelessness, Legal Resources, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Health Care Proxies & Living Wills Video

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Health Care Proxies & Living Wills MORE >

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Read more: Families, Health Care Access, Legal Resources, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
LGBT & HIV Housing Discrimination Video

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About LGBT & HIV Housing Discrimination MORE >

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Funeral Directives Video

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Funeral Directives MORE >

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Read more: Families, Homophobia & Transphobia, Legal Resources, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Federal Nursing Home Reform Act Video

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act. MORE >

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Importance of Wills

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Wills MORE >

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Read more: End of Life Decisions, Legal Resources, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Caught in the Budget Battle

How the 'Fiscal Showdown' Impacts Gay and Transgender Americans MORE >

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LGBT Caregiver Concerns (Alzheimer's)

This brochure is for LGBT caregivers for persons with dementia, helping to navigate community resources and options for support. MORE >

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Health & Psychosocial Needs of LGBT Older Adults

This research study provides one of the most comprehensive descriptions of the health, well?being and social context of LGBT older adults. MORE >

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Read more: General Issues, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Improving the Health Care of LGBT People

This document, produced by the National LGBT Health Education Center, offers a brief overview of the major issues relevant to the health and health care of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. MORE >

Read more: Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Social Security Benefits and DOMA: Can I do Anything Now to Preserve My Rights?

This document summarizes how to preserve seniors' rights to Social Security benefits until the day the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is gone. MORE >

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GLBT Seniors Advocacy Project

The new GLBT Seniors Advocacy Project of San Francisco presents its mission, services provided and contact information. MORE >

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Read more: Health Care Access, Housing & Homelessness, Legal Resources, Social Security, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Legal Plans (Alzheimer's)

Legal Plans' is a brochure with recommendations for assisting the caregiver and the person with dementia in making legal arrangements. MORE >

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One-Sheet: Social Security Benefits and DOMA

This document summarizes how to preserve seniors' rights to Social Security benefits until the day the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is gone. MORE >

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ACA & Gender Discrimination

This news update describes the clarification that the Affordable Care Act (ACA), President Obama’s Healthcare Reform Law, bars discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex stereotyping, which may include discrimination based on sexual orientation. MORE >

Read more: Health Care Access, Medicaid & Medicare, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
LGBT populations and "Greatest Social Need"

This news update explains the July 2012 announcement by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging (AoA), issuing new guidance on the definition of the term "greatest social need: in the Older Americans Act to include "individuals isolated due to sexual orientation or gender identity." MORE >

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NRC teaches LGBT cultural competence

This article describes the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging's cultural competency training using a case study in culture shifts from Lexington, Kentucky. MORE >

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Community Based Participatory Research/Action

This article suggests necessary questions required to frame and compose a community based needs assessment. MORE >

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Racial Equity, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
The Importance of Conducting Needs Assessments

This article describes the importance of community based organizations in conducting community needs assessments. MORE >

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Racial Equity, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Health Care Rights and Transgender People

This document outlines the health care rights of transgender people and how to file complaints of health care discrimination. MORE >

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National Resource Center on LGBT Aging: Informational Flyer

This flyer briefly describes the mission and purpose of the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging. MORE >

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Trans Aging: We're Still Here!

This fact sheet offers an overview of some of the issues facing transgender older adults and answers some common questions. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Homophobia & Transphobia, Housing & Homelessness, Legal Resources, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Exploring the Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders in Metro Detroit

This article presents the findings of an elder summit help in Detroit in April of 2010. MORE >

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NRC's Cultural Competency Training Results

This document highlights results from an evaluation of the trainings delivered between February 2011 and February 2012. MORE >

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Act now! OAA reauthorization

Robert Espinoza, Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications at SAGE, discusses the importance of including LGBT older adults in the Older Americans Act in this article published in Aging Today, the bimonthly newspaper of the American Society on Aging. MORE >

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National LGBT Caregiver Support Group

LGBT Caregiver Telephone Support Group - Program Announcement MORE >

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LGBT Elder Abuse: Interview of Mary Twomey

An LGBT radio show conducted this interview of the Co-Director of the National Center on Elder Abuse. MORE >

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Welcoming LGBT Elders in Long Term Care

As long as there have been nursing homes, there have been residents living in them who are LGBT. MORE >

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Coming Out Can Be Ageless

This fact sheet answer questions about coming out later in life. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, Bisexuality, Coming Out Later in Life, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Top 10 Ways to Begin Creating LGBT Safety & Inclusivity for Aging Services

A handy list of tips for aging service providers on creating LGBT-affirming programs and agencies. MORE >

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PlainViews: Special Issue Focuses on the LGBT Health

This newsletter, published by HealthCare Chaplaincy, focuses on LGBT issues from the chaplaincy and palliative care disciplines. MORE >

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Giving Someone a Power of Attorney For Your Health Care

This guide, with an easy to use legal form for all adults, is prepared by the American Bar Association. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Legal Resources, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations

 
Fair Housing Federal Law: The Facts

Natalie Chin discusses how LGBT seniors can protect themselves from housing discrimination through learning about the polices and laws for housing. Though there is no federal law for housing discrimination as it applies to this population, many local states have policies that can further help any individual that has faced unfair treatment. Protection from discrimination also extends to nursing homes with the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act. MORE >

Read more: Housing & Homelessness, Legal Resources, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Aging Bisexuals-What's Your BiQ?

This fact sheet offers information for and about aging bisexual people. MORE >

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Improving the Lives of Transgender Older Adults

This publication addresses the concerns of transgender older adults on issues such as financial security, health and overall well-being. MORE >

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Read more: Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Gaining Visibility: The Challenges Facing Transgender Elders

This article examines the realities of various transgender older adults around the country, from North Carolina to Colorado. This article originally appeared in “Improving the Lives of Transgender Older Adults,” by SAGE and the National Center for Transgender Equality. MORE >

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Read more: Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Legal Resources, Medicaid & Medicare, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
I Have a Transgender Client

This fact sheet for service providers of older adults provides answers to commonly asked questions regarding transgender clients. MORE >

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Long-term Services & Supports

This article discusses the policy implications of the growing number of transgender older adults and the need for increased long-term services and support for this marginalized population. MORE >

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Trans Inclusion in LGBT Orgs

This article addresses how organizations serving LGBT older adults can better serve transgender people. MORE >

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LGBT Americans: What to Know about Affordable Care Act

This fact sheet discusses the top five things that one should know about the Affordable Care Act, a health care law signed into law in March 2010. MORE >

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Freedom to Serve

This guide provides lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender service members with a comprehensive overview of laws and policies that are relevant to their military service, as well as practical information for advocates and friends of gay and transgender service members. MORE >

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Growing Older and Being Trans

Hawk Stone discusses a series of issues that significantly affect the well-being of older trans people, taking into account not just aging, but long-term effects of transition, coming out as trans in a relative vacuum of peers and resources, and the psychological ramifications of a medical emergency outing someone who’s lived in a community for years where no one knows he or she is transgendered. MORE >

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Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit

This publication, by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, informs health care providers and prevention specialists about the health experiences of LGBT populations. Understanding the health issues of LGBT individuals is a significant step in improving access to care and the quality of behavioral health services. MORE >

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Standards of Care

The goal of this publication is to provide clinical guidance for health professionals to assist transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming people with safe and effective pathways to achieving lasting personal comfort with their gendered selves, in order to maximize their overall health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment. MORE >

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Transgender 101: Serving Gender Variant Crime Victims

Fast-paced, 90-minute webinar that focuses on basic transgender information. MORE >

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Driver's License Policies State by State

This interactive map, developed by National Center for Transgender Equality, shows the policies of each state for changing name and gender designation on driver's licenses. MORE >

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A Blueprint for Equality

The Blueprint for Equality presents an ambitious agenda for the transgender equality movement through federal policy change. MORE >

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Ensuring LGBT Access to HUD Housing Programs

This article discusses the new HUD regulations that aim to protect LGBT individuals and couples. In addition, the article overviews what to do if one suspects that housing discrimination is occurring. MORE >

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Inclusive Services for LGBT Older Adults: A Practical Guide to Creating Welcoming Agencies

This publication highlights practical tips and suggested actions to help create inclusive and welcoming services for LGBT older adults. MORE >

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Waking Up: LGBT in Old Age

This essay, written by 78-year-old Ellen Ensig-Brodsky, describes her personal journey of encountering issues related to LGBT aging as a long-term care surveyor. As a result, Ensig-Brodsky helped create the Pride Senior Network, an organization aimed at providing LGBT older adults with a wide range of services. MORE >

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Fair Housing and Transgender People

This document outlines the housing rights of transgender people and how to file complaints of housing discrimination. MORE >

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Q&A with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging

This interview with Nancy Grimes and Emily Lewis of the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) highlights their successes in implementing LGBT-specific programs in the Boulder County AAA. Such programs include the cultural competency training program Project Visibility, a social support group Rainbow Elders, and a LGBT older adult resource guide entitled the Silver Lining Directory. MORE >

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How To Gather Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical Settings

This publication addresses the issue of how to obtain sexual orientation and gender identity data in clinical settings. It provides guidance on how to ask questions on patient registration forms and how clinicians can ask questions during medical visits. This second brief addresses concerns about confidentiality with EHRs and other potential barriers to collecting data on LGBT identity. MORE >

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Why Gather Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical Settings

This publication explains how gathering data on sexual orientation and gender identity in clinical settings will help understand lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health disparities, and how it is consistent with key recommendations in Healthy People 2020, the 2011 Institute of Medicine report on LGBT health issues and research gaps, and the Affordable Care Act. MORE >

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Area Agencies on Aging and LGBT Older Adults

Each state has a local Area Agency on Aging. They provide a number of important services to aid older adults and ensure that they are able to stay in their homes. This article discusses how and why LGBT older adults can take advantage of these services. MORE >

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Video: Quality of Life of Older Adult Lesbians with Alcoholism

This video describes the aging research by Dr. Noell Rowan, University of Louisville, regarding older adult lesbians with alcoholism with a focus on resiliency and quality of life. The rationale for the study is described along with initial findings. MORE >

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Hospital to Home: Plan for a Smooth Transition

This publication is designed to address the often unexpected challenges many seniors face when returning home from a hospital stay. Failure to manage medications, make follow-up doctor's appointments, and obtain the physical assistance they need can often lead to seniors' readmission to the hospital. MORE >

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Understanding the New Passport Gender Change Policy

This resource from the National Center for Transgender Equality provides information about when you need a passport and addresses specific concerns for transgender people, including how to change your name and gender information on your passport, how to apply for a new passport, and more. MORE >

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LGBT Guidelines for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals

This publication includes the hospital guidelines as mandated by the Department of Health & Human Services regarding hospital visitations and designation of a health care representative pertinent to the LGBT population. MORE >

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CÓMO NAVEGAR EL SISTEMA

Esta publicación está diseñada para informar a los adultos mayores LGBT de los diversos servicios y beneficios disponibles, incluyendo proveedores de vivienda y servicios que simpatizan con las personas LGBT y beneficios para las personas con discapacidades. MORE >

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A Know-Your-Rights Guide for LGBT Elders in California

This publication is designed to inform LGBT older adults of various available services and benefits, including LGBT-friendly housing and service providers and benefits for people with disabilities. It also overviews California's anti-discrimination laws and how to address discrimination or mistreatment. MORE >

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A Guide to LGBT Caregiving

This guide examines the issues that arise in LGBT caregiving, as LGBT individuals may encounter special challenges whether they are acting as caregivers or are the ones in need of care. MORE >

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A Guide to LGBT Caregiving - Chinese Edition

This guide, written in Chinese, examines the issues that arise in LGBT caregiving, as LGBT individuals may encounter special challenges whether they are acting as caregivers or are the ones in need of care. MORE >

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A Guide to LGBT Caregiving - Spanish Edition

Esta guía, escrita en Español, examina las situaciones que surgen a raíz del cuido a personas dentro de la comunidad LGBT. Personas dentro de dícha comunidad encuentran retos especiales ya sea fungiendo como la persona que brinda el cuido o la que lo recibe. MORE >

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A Guide to LGBT Caregiving - Russian Edition

This guide, written in Russian, examines the issues that arise in LGBT caregiving, as LGBT individuals may encounter special challenges whether they are acting as caregivers or are the ones in need of care. MORE >

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Q&A with Britta Larson on Homesharing

The Center on Halsted is the first Homesharing program in the nation that supports LGBT older adults. Homesharing allows LGBT older adults to keep their homes through the supplemental income they receive through renters. Britta Larson, the director of the program, sits down to talk about the project. MORE >

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The SAGE Harlem Community

Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) started the SAGE Harlem Program in early 2004 at the request of LGBT older people of color living in Harlem for culturally and linguistically competent services close to home. This article discusses the program's impact. MORE >

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Long-Term Care Resources for Older Adults

Finding housing, especially housing that involves levels of assistance, can be challenging. The terminology alone can be confusing and disorienting. This document has resources from Medicare.gov, Family Caregiver Alliance and National Resource Center to aid in learning more about long term care. MORE >

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Legal Issues Faced by LGBT Older Adults

The legal issues discussed in this article are exclusive to the LGBT population and are issues that their heterosexual, non-transgender counterparts do not have to face. MORE >

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LGBT Adults and Housing

Though LGBT-specific housing exist for older adults, there are not nearly enough for all the seniors who need them. This article discusses these needs and the housing that is currently available. MORE >

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Webinar: National Resource Center on LGBT Aging - Training, Website Review and more

This American Society of Aging webinar highlights federal policy and successes related to LGBT aging including some of the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging's highlights. MORE >

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Disparities and Resilience among LGBT Older Adults

This publication is the first national federally-funded project to examine LGBT aging and health. It documents significant health disparities impacting LGBT older adults as they age, including disability, physical and mental distress, victimization, discrimination, and lack of access to supportive aging and health services. MORE >

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Executive Summary: The Health Report

This is an executive summary of the full report. MORE >

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Housing & Services: A Critical Combo

Openhouse is opening their first senior housing facility. In order to ensure that LGBT older adults in San Francisco area remain independent and not go back into the "closet," it is important to create housing options for them. However, with providing shelter it is important to also have supportive services for them so that they continue to engage within the community. This article explores these issues. MORE >

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Q&A with Aisha Young, Founder of African Americans in Gerontology

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Building Housing for LGBT Older Adults

In this webinar, Seth Kilbourn of Openhouse and Sheila Moore of Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH) provide insight on the specific needs of LGBT older adults and outline two models that combine affordable housing and senior services for LGBT seniors. MORE >

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Protect Your Rights - Fair Housing

This document serves to inform LGBT people on how to protect themselves against housing discrimination. MORE >

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Advancing Effective Communication for LGBT Older Adults

This guide, published by The Joint Commission, contains a compilation of strategies, practice examples, resources, and testimonials designed to assist hospital staff in improving quality of care by enhancing their efforts to provide care that is more welcoming, safe, and inclusive of LGBT patients and families. MORE >

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Intergenerational LGBT Toolkit

This toolkit, developed in the UK, is designed to provide the building blocks to understand the importance and potential of intergenerational working for the LGBT community, but also, provide providers with the foundations to run a project on their own. MORE >

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Health & Psychsocial Needs of LGBT Older Adults

This research study provides one of the most comprehensive descriptions of the health, well-being, and social context of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) older adults, focusing on the aging LGBT population residing in Chicago, IL. MORE >

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Graying of AIDS

A multimedia piece honoring some of our longterm survivors, produced by The Graying of AIDS in honor of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (September 18, 2011). MORE >

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Standing Up To Stigma

A video by The Graying of AIDS Project, produced for AARP, about a man forced out of his assisted living facility because he has HIV. MORE >

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An HIV/AIDS Trainer's Perspective

The top 12 issues trainers, educators and service providers should consider when talking about HIV/AIDS and older adults. MORE >

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HIV Fact or Fiction

Too many myths and misconceptions surround HIV and AIDS, particularly for people over 50 living with the disease. Learn the facts about HIV/AIDS and older adults. MORE >

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HIV/AIDS Know Your Rights

People living with HIV/AIDS are entitled to certain protections under federal law. Learn more about your rights. MORE >

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Future Directions for Research

Recommendations on future research priorities for older people living with HIV/AIDS. MORE >

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Aging with HIV

Dr. Masten, author of the book Aging with HIV: A Gay Man’s Guide, provides his insights into aging positively while living with HIV. MORE >

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Tips on Caregiving for HIV+ Loved Ones

Caring for a partner or loved one with advanced HIV/AIDS can be difficult for both patient and caregiver. Here are some tips to ease the difficulty. MORE >

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Q&A with Hutson Inniss

Hutson Inniss, Executive Director of the National Coalition for LGBT Health, talks about the Coalition’s work, LGBT older adults’ health, and HIV/AIDS. MORE >

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Helena Bushong: In Her Own Words

Helena Bushong, a 60-year-old trans woman who lives with HIV, tells us her story. MORE >

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Q&A with Jesus Ramirez-Valles, Ph.D., MPH

Dr. Jesus Ramirez-Valles, a professor of public health at the University of Illinois-Chicago, discusses the health challenges of older gay men of color living with HIV/AIDS. MORE >

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Injustice at Every Turn

Through a partnership with several organizations, the purpose of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey was to measure the experiences of discrimination within the transgender community. The results show that transgender people faced bias that affects all areas of life. MORE >

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The LGBT Senior Population's Risk of Elder Abuse

This short article gives an overview of LGBT elder abuse issues. MORE >

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LGBT Housing Initiative Descriptions

Throughout the United States, several agencies have created or is in the process of developing valuable services for the LGBT senior Community. This documents lists these organization and give a description of the work they do in servicing this population. MORE >

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LGBT Affordable Housing and Alternatives, Part I

This podcast (part 1 of 2) includes a broad overview of the national LGBT housing landscape, with a focus on planned and existing LGBT older adult housing. MORE >

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HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the U.S.

A 2-page fact sheet, published in August 2011, with current statistics. MORE >

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How to Age with HIV - Gracefully

A personal story, published in POZ Magazine, about the aging process with HIV. MORE >

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Medicare Benefits

This publication, written by the National Center for Transgender Equality, overviews what Medicare covers for transgender people, what to do when coverage is denied, and what to do after experiencing a customer service problem. MORE >

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Good training, good care

Article on the importance and need for LGBT training for aging services providers. MORE >

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The Age of LGBT Aging

The Age of LGBT Aging was the Keynote address from TransFaith in Color 2011 national conference. The conference was hosted by the Freedom Center for Social Justice. Additionally, this speech was posted on the web site for Southerners on New Ground (SONG). MORE >

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Trans Power and Control Tactics

This short document lists trans-specific power and control tactics that can be used against and by trans people in couple relationships. MORE >

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An Ally's Guide to Terminology

Designed for new allies who want to support LGBT Americans but often face an array of confusing terminology and language, this short guide offers an overview of essential vocabulary, terms to avoid, and a few key messages for talking about various issues. MORE >

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Language and LGBT Housing

What language will baby boomers use to describe aging, and how will they accept its challenges? Rainbow Vision Santa Fe, a community offering active adult, independent, assisted, transitional and respite living services, has been engaged in re-examining and exploring language that adequately describes stages of aging, and the experience of their member residents, since 2004. MORE >

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HIV Turns 30

Michael Adams, Executive Director of Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE), offers his thoughts on 30 years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and meeting the needs of older people living with HIV. MORE >

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Asst. Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee Delivers a Special Message for SAGE at OutGiving

Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee offered a special message to attendees of the March 2011 OutGiving conference, a national gathering of LGBT and allied donors. MORE >

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FORGE Transgender Aging Network Services and Resources

A list of available services and resources about transgender aging. MORE >

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Selected Transgender Aging Network Publications

A list of various policy briefs, practice tips and other documents available about transgender aging. MORE >

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HIV Turns 30 - Q&A Section

US Administration on Aging-produced webinar about aging with HIV - Q&A Section. MORE >

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Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - Intro & Presentation

This audio portion from the AoA Webinar "Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30" is an introduction by Kathy Greenlee and contains the presentation from Stephen Karpiak. MORE >

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HIV Turns 30 - PowerPoint Presentation

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - Slides from PowerPoint presentation. MORE >

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HIV Turns 30 - Audio Transcript

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - transcript of the audio taken from the webinar. MORE >

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HIV Turns 30 - Presenter Jane Fowler

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - presentation from Jane Fowler. MORE >

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HIV Turns 30 - Presenter Doreen Bermudez

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - presentation from Doreen Bermudez. MORE >

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Nondiscrimination Laws in the U.S.

This document is a detailed, color-coded map of the United States of America that shows which states have laws banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression. MORE >

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LGBT Long-Term Care Issues

LGBT elders in long-term care facilities (along with their families and friends) need to know their rights and the red flags of mistreatment. The aim of this article is to give the current state of affairs, outline some forms of discrimination that LGBT elders face in nursing homes, and discuss some ways we can fight this mistreatment. MORE >

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Q & A About the Veteran's Health Administration Transgender Healthcare Directive

Q & A by National Center for Transgender Equality explaining the transgender healthcare directive issued by the Veterans Health Administration. MORE >

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Asuntos del Cuidado a Largo Plazo Para Personas LGBT

Las personas lesbianas, gay, bisexuales y transgénero (LGBT) de más edad que viven en centros de cuidado a largo plazo (y sus familiares y amigos) deben conocer sus derechos y las señales del maltrato. Este artículo delinea los tipos de discriminación a los que pueden estar sujetos las personas LGBT de más edad en centros de envejecientes, como también varias maneras de atacar el problema. MORE >

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Integrating LGBT Older Adults into Aging Policy and Practice

The National Academy on an Aging Society teamed up with SAGE to publish this edition of the Public Policy and Aging Report discussing a number of different policy areas as they relate to LGBT aging. MORE >

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SAGE Production's short video on LGBT Older Adults & Social Security

A primer on Social Security disparities between LGBT adults and their heterosexual counterparts. MORE >

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NRC Certified Trainers

This document contains a list of all National Resource Center on LGBT Aging certified trainers. MORE >

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Religion, Spirituality, and Older Adults With HIV

This paper presents a model of barriers to successful aging with HIV, along with a discussion of how spirituality and religiousness may help people overcome these barriers. From this synthesis, implications for practice and research to improve the quality of life of this aging population are provided. MORE >

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Tom Sciacca, Esq. on Whether to Marry

Tom Sciacca, Trusts and Estates attorney, discusses the legal impact of marrying your partner. MORE >

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Lifelines: Documents to Protect Your Family

This publication contains information about essential documents that will help you protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of illness, disability, or death. MORE >

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Webinar: Supporting the LGBT Community through Illness, Death & Grief

The Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) hosted a webinar, "Supporting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community through Illness, Death and Grief." MORE >

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Talking About Suicide & LGBT Populations

This guide provides ways to talk about suicide more safely, while advancing vital public discussions about preventing suicide, helping increase acceptance of LGBT people, and supporting their well-being. MORE >

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National LGBT Aging Roundtable

A fact sheet published by the National LGBT Aging Roundtable discussing why the LGBT population should care about Social Security. MORE >

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LGBT Long Term Care: Phyllis

Very short video of LGBT advocate Phyllis Lyon talking about long-term care. MORE >

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Stories from the Field

This excerpt from LGBT Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities: Stories from the Field discusses legal rights and responsibilities of LGBT older adults. MORE >

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LGBT Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities: Stories from the Field

This publication highlights that many LGBT older adults experience regular discrimination in long-term care facilities. MORE >

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Q&A with Scott French of SAGECAP

Scott French, SAGECAP (SAGE Caring and Preparing) Program Manager, talks to us about SAGE’s caregiving programs. MORE >

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Your Support Team

Caregiving can be stressful, but there’s no need to go it alone. Here’s how you can start sharing the load with friends and family. MORE >

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Long-Term Care Facts

What caregivers need to know about long-term care, from who provides it to how much it costs. MORE >

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Caregiving Glossary

Definitions of common caregiving terms. MORE >

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Q&A with Bob Linscott of The LGBT Aging Project

Bob Linscott, Assistant Director of The LGBT Aging Project in Boston, speaks with us about his organization’s caregiving services. MORE >

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LOS DOCUMENTOS LEGALES QUE TODAS LAS PERSONAS LGBT DE MÁS EDAD NECESITAN

Lo que necesitas poner por escrito para proteger tus decisiones financieras, de cuidado de la salud y de fin de la vida. MORE >

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Glosario Para Cuidadores

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El Seguro Social y Su Importancia Para la Comunidad LGBT Envejeciente

Publicación de la Mesa Redonda Nacional del Consejo LGBT de Personas de Edad Avanzada acerca del Seguro Social y la comunidad LGBT. MORE >

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CÓMO CREAR TU EQUIPO DE APOYO

¿Sabes cuáles son los deseos de cuidado médico y económicos de tu ser querido? Habla de esto ahora para que puedas proteger esas decisiones. MORE >

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PROGRAMAS EN LA COMUNIDAD PARA CUIDADORES

Incluso si no tienen una red personal fuerte, los cuidadores LGBT pueden encontrar y crear una comunidad que les brinde el apoyo que necesitan. MORE >

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ENTREVISTA CON BOB LINSCOTT,

Bob Linscott, director auxiliar de la organización The LGBT Aging Project en Boston, conversa con nosotros sobre los servicios para cuidadores ofrecidos por su organización. MORE >

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ENTREVISTA CON SCOTT FRENCH

Scott French, gerente de programas de SAGECAP (SAGE Caring and Preparing) habla con nosotros de los programas que SAGE les ofrece a los cuidadores. MORE >

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REALIDADES DEL CUIDADO A LARGO PLAZO

Lo que los cuidadores necesitan saber sobre el cuidado a largo plazo, desde quién lo ofrece hasta lo que cuesta. MORE >

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Fear, Discrimination and Abuse: Transgender Elders and the Perils of Long-Term Care

This is a short, basic article on scenarios transgender older adults may face in assisted living or long-term care facilities. It cites FORGE and Loree Cook-Daniels, as well as Improving the Lives and Injustice at Every Turn. MORE >

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R^3 Report

This report emphasizes the importance of communication between a patient and health care provider. It addresses the issue that disclosure of one's sexual orientation can potentially affect quality of health care but also reaffirms that there are several federal laws in place that protect patients from various forms of discrimination. MORE >

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Housing Related Needs of LGBT Seniors

During the past two years a group of concerned San Diego LGBT community members began meeting regularly at San Diego’s LGBT Community Center (The Center). These individuals shared a common concern regarding the lack of LGBT-affirmative senior housing in San Diego County, particularly affordable housing. This publication describes their process. MORE >

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Guide to Senior Care

This publication is designed to help children in deciding how to best support their senior parents. It offers options and tools on how to best be supportive to their loved ones, while still maintaining if independence if possible. MORE >

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Healthcare Equality Index 2011

The Healthcare Equality Index is an annual survey of healthcare policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients and their families. This report details the results of the 2011 survey, outlining the information provided by 87 survey respondents. MORE >

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Find the Dollars You Deserve

This guide compiles a list of potential grant opportunities for organizations working with LGBT older adults. MORE >

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Answers to Your Questions about Transgender People

This publication is a fact sheet, written in a Q&A format, about transgender issues, differences between sex and gender, types of discrimination transgender people may face, ways to be supportive of trans friends or family, and a significant listing of resources and places to seek out more information. MORE >

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Talking About Transgender-Inclusive Non-Discrimination Laws

This short booklet gives the reader talking points when faced with conversations that cite falsehoods or misinformation about transgender inclusion (such as "bathroom panic"). It also highlights non-discrimination policies and ultimately summarizes why transgender people should be protected with regard to employment, housing, and public accommodations. MORE >

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End of Life Challenges

A webinar produced by the Hospice Foundation of America to help providers understand the basics of end-of-life care and the LGBT community. MORE >

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Supporting Direct Care Workers in Caring for Aging LGBT Individuals

This brief provides a succinct overview of the challenges that LGBT older adults face when attempting to access direct care services, and recommends concrete actions that lawmakers, administrators and direct care workers can take to effect permanent changes in public policies and attitudes that will improve long-term care for LGBT older adults. MORE >

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Q&A with Cathy Croghan of Training to Serve

Cathy Croghan, a geriatric community health advocate and board member of Training to Serve, recently shared the following information with Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA) about caregiving issues of importance to older LGBT persons. MORE >

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ENTREVISTA CON CATHY CROGHAN

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Letter from SSA to National Center for Transgender Equality

This letter from the Social Security Administration to the National Center for Transgender Equality explains that gender data is optional, and should not be a basis for any adverse action against an employee. The letter recommends that employers not submit gender data to avoid any problems. MORE >

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Keeping Aging LGBT Elders Well-Served

This article features information regarding the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and its director, Hilary Meyer. It describes the need for LGBT aging services, challenges that face LGBT older adults, and Meyer's overall vision for the National Resource Center. MORE >

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Webinar: Technical Assistance Resource Center

The American Society on Aging (ASA) presents a webinar on the challenges facing LGBT older adults, and existing solutions, such as the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging. This recorded webinar was originally a presentation of the American Society on Aging (ASA), and is available here by permission. MORE >

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Report on Baby Boomers and Older Adults

This report highlights a study done on Baby Boomers and older adults to identify the type of aging-related information they are most interested in receiving, their concerns about aging, their interest in using long-term services and supports, and their preferred ways of getting information about aging topics. MORE >

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A Guide to Changing California & Federal Identity Documents to Match Your Gender Identity

This guide provides details on how people can petition to change their name and gender in California on various state and Federal documents, including information regarding the Social Security Administration, U.S. Passport Agency, Department of Motor Vehicles, and birth certificates. MORE >

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Overcoming Voting Obstacles

Transgender people may find voting to be an intimidating process for many reasons. This document lays out the issues that transgender people may face when attempting to vote and ways to overcome those issues. MORE >

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Joint statement by SLDN and National Center for Transgender Equality

This is a joint statement by Servicemembers Legal Defense Network and National Center for Transgender Equality explaining what it means to be transgender in the Armed Forces in light of the then-pending repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. MORE >

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LGBT Older Adults: NYS Nursing Homes

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults have many legal rights while in the care of a nursing home in New York State, including the right to be free from discrimination, neglect and emotional and physical abuse. MORE >

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Growing Older With The Epidemic

This paper details what we know about HIV among older adults, what we do not yet understand, and what improvements can be made to better prepare the country to care for this population. MORE >

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State by State Guide to Laws That Prohibit Discrimination Against Transgender People

This fact sheet (from 2010) covers what states specifically have laws against discriminating against transgender people in employment, housing, and public accommodations. States covered include: CA, CO, HI, IL, IA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NM, NC, OR, RI, VT, WA, and Washington DC. MORE >

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Tips for Representing LGBT Victims of Domestic Violence in Court

This is a short tip sheet for attorneys working with LGBT domestic violence cases. MORE >

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LGBTQ Partner Abuse

A short fact sheet on partner abuse in LGBTQ couples. MORE >

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Achieve Magazine: Focus on Aging with HIV

Achieve Magazine is a quarterly journal on HIV prevention, treatment and research. This issue, from Fall 2009, focused on HIV and aging. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Snapshot Report: Advancing Transgender Equality

In this publication, the Movement Advancement Project discusses the barriers to equality and challenges the transgender population faces. The four major categories covered are: physical and mental health, safety and physical security, legal documentation and relationships, and employment and self-sufficiency. MORE >

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Read more: Financial Security, Health Care Access, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Older Adults

 
HIV Risk for Lesbians, Bisexuals & WSW

This 22-page publication by the Women's Institute's at GMHC discusses the risks associated with HIV transmission amongst women who have sex with women. MORE >

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Read more: Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Homophobia & Transphobia, Lesbian, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Medicaid and HIV/AIDS

A 2-page fact sheet describing Medicaid eligibility and HIV/AIDS. MORE >

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Read more: Financial Security, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Medicaid & Medicare, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Medicare and HIV/AIDS

A 2-page fact sheet describing Medicare eligibility and HIV/AIDS. MORE >

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Read more: Financial Security, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Medicaid & Medicare, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
LGBT Needs and New York State

This assessment of LGBT Health and Human Service Needs in New York State was designed to examine existing data sources, identify gaps in data and collect original data in order to establish the most pressing needs and gaps for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) non-HIV health and human services in New York State. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Medicaid & Medicare, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Older Adults

 
Homelessness Among Elderly Persons

When thinking about homelessness, elderly people often does not immediately come to mind. Homeless elders, despite their increasing numbers, continue to be a forgotten population. This publication discusses the rising numbers and what unique issues contribute to this population rise. MORE >

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Read more: Housing & Homelessness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations

 
Sexual Violence, Elder Abuse, and Sexuality of Transgender Adults Age 50+

This article includes information on what transgender older adults view as elder abuse, along with their experiences of sexual violence. MORE >

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Read more: Elder Abuse, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Opening the Door to the Inclusion of Transgender People

This guide will provide practical ideas for how LGBT organizations can take concrete steps to providing a more welcoming environment for transgender people. It will also directly address the challenges and opportunities that arise in this process. MORE >

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Read more: Cultural Competence, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
HIV and Older Adults

A publication examining statistics, as well as the challenges of growing older with HIV. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Previniendo el VIH en Adultos Mayores

Este artículo explica qué son el VIH y el SIDA, cómo prevenirlos, cómo el envejecer los hace más peligrosos, consejos para hablar con su médico, los tratamientos disponibles y lo que puede hacer y cómo lidiar si contrae VIH/SIDA. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, En Español, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
El VIH y los Adultos Mayores

Una publicación que examina las estadísticas, como también las dificultades de envejecer con VIH. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, En Español, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
LGBT Community and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources

This is a compilation of information and resources on domestic violence in the LGBT community. MORE >

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Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Philadelphia's Aging Population in 2015

This publication discusses Philadelphia’s aging population by the year 2015 and beyond, drawn from comprehensive data analysis and research commissioned by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. The picture that emerges is of an increasingly diverse older population – ethnically, racially, economically and in terms of lifestyle, health and well-being. MORE >

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Read more: Caregiving, Employment / Workforce Issues, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Housing & Homelessness, Medicaid & Medicare, Mental Health, Spirituality, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations

 
Research On Older Adults with HIV (ROAH)

ROAH is a comprehensive research study of 1000 people over the age of 50 living with HIV in New York City. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
10 Tips for Working with Transgender Individuals

This tip sheet is intended for health care providers to become more culturally competent in working with transgender individuals. MORE >

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Read more: Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
LGBT Domestic Violence Fact Sheet

This is a short introduction to domestic violence among same-sex couples. MORE >

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Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
The Graying of AIDS

A full-color magazine with stories and pictures of those getting older with HIV. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
HIV/AIDS Among People Over Age 50

The fact sheet provide information specific to NYC as well as nationally about HIV/AIDS among people over Age 50. MORE >

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Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Why Gay Marriage is an Issue for Abuse Professionals

This article explores how the lack of legal marriage both contributes to LGBT elder abuse and makes it harder for victims to leave. MORE >

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LGBT Elders in America

This informational packet promotes a vision of “successful aging” for LGBT elders, which encompasses a variety of quality-of-life issues that affect all senior citizens, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. MORE >

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Transitioning Our Shelters

Homelessness is a crisis in the United States. With this challenge, it can be hard for shelters to figure out how to make their shelters safe for transgender people. This publication is for shelters that wish to make their shelters safe for all people by making a few minor but important policy adjustments. MORE >

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Read more: Housing & Homelessness, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations

 
Transgender Elders and SOFFAS

This paper was originally presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention in August 2002. It is an introductory explanation of the issues and concerns of aging transgender people and SOFFAS (Significant Others, Friends, Family and Allies), to begin the dialogue on what inclusion of trans people will really mean. MORE >

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Read more: Employment / Workforce Issues, Families, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
LGBT Elders: Elder Abuse and Neglect Issues

This is a reprint of one of the earliest (1997) articles on LGBT elder abuse. MORE >

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Gender Alliance of the South Sound

The Gender Alliance of the South Sound (GASS) is located in southern Puget Sound region of Washington state that provides support, community outreach, resources, peer counseling, and social activities for individuals who are transgender, crossgendered, intersexed, androgyne, gender variant, cross-dressing or whose expression of gender is different from their assigned gender at birth. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (253) 383-2318

Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Power and Control in LGBT Relationships

This "power and control wheel" specifies the tactics that may be used by abusers of LGBT people. MORE >

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Gay and Lesbian Seniors: Unique Challenges of Coming Out in Later Life

This article presents the unique challenges faced by LGBT elders when coming out later in life. MORE >

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Over The Rainbow Supper Club (North Shore)

LGBT community meals in Massachusetts MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (978) 624-2261

Read more: Community, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Family Service Agency of San Mateo County

Peninsula Family Service empowers children, families, and older adults to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency, building a strong and caring community. They have a number of program offerings, including a Senior Peer Counseling program for LGBT people. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   650-403-4300

Read more: Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Fenway Health

Fenway Health is a federally qualified health center that specializes in providing high quality medical and behavioral health care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.  Founded in 1971, Fenway Health is committed to serving adults of all ages, including the aging and elderly.  Other care and services available at Fenway Health include dental care, eye care, a pharmacy, and complementary therapies. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   617-267-0900

Read more: Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Ombudsman Locator

The National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center provides a listing for every state's ombudsment. Long-term care ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities. MORE >

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Read more: General Issues, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center offers a broad array of free and low-cost social, educational and support services for LGBT seniors and Baby Boomers (ages 50+). Services and activities include health and wellness activities, enrichment classes, support groups and much more. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   323-860-7322

Read more: Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Hunger Free Colorado

The Hunger Free Hotline is a bilingual toll-free number that provides detailed information on how to access food through the federal nutrition assistance programs and private charities. Resource navigators ask high-level screening questions and tailor guidance to each caller’s unique situation in English and Spanish. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   855-855-4626

Read more: Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Central Pennsylvania LGBT Aging Network

Central Pennsylvania LGBT Aging Network The mission of CPLAN is to promote a positive and healthy quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals in central Pennsylvania by ensuring they continue to be supported, respected, and connected as they advance in age. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (717) 920-9534

Read more: Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
LGBT Elder Initiative

The LGBT Elder Initiative (LGBTEI) is committed to assuring that LGBT older adults have rights and opportunities to live vibrant, creative and mutually supportive lives. To achieve this vision, the mission of the Delaware Valley LGBT Elder Initiative is to foster and advocate for services and resources that are culturally competent, inclusive and responsive to the needs of LGBT elders in the Delaware Valley and beyond. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   917-204-7883

Read more: Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. is a client-centered organization that provides leadership, funding, and support to improve the availability and quality of civil legal aid and direct legal services for low income people and victims of domestic violence in Pennsylvania. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   717.236.9486

Read more: Legal Resources, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Gerontology

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Gerontology offers a course titled "LGBT and Aging" which is an introduction to studying cultural competence, cultural humility and the aging Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   804-828-1565

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Cultural Competence, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
MinnesotaHelp.info

MinnesotaHelp.info is an online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota find human services, information and referral, financial assistance, and other forms of help. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   1-800-333-2433

Read more: Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Tacoma Lesbian Concern

Tacoma Lesbian Concern is a non-profit organization that provides local lesbians with social activities, networking opportunities, and education and political awareness. The organization also offers a monthly calendar of activities and rotating events. MORE >

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Oasis Youth Center

The Oasis Youth Center is a drop-in center for LGBT and questioning youth ages 14-24 in and around Seattle, Tacoma, and Pierce County. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (253) 671-2838 (office); emergency: (253) 988-2108

Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Coming Out Women

Coming Out Women, located in Tacoma, WA, is a confidential support/discussion group for women who are in varying degrees of being "out." MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (253)268-0098

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Bisexuality, Coming Out Later in Life, Health & Wellness, Homophobia & Transphobia, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Tacoma Rainbow Center

Tacoma Rainbow Center is an LGBT Community Center serving Tacoma and the Greater Pierce County. It holds regular drop-in hours for people to use the computer lab, speak with staff and volunteers, watch movies, play games, or get referrals to local services. The center also offers regular groups and programs including a transmen discussion group and a SOFFA (significant others, friends, family, and allies) support group. Meeting space is also available for LGBT groups, meetings, or activities. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (253) 383-2318

Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Gay Inside Out

Formerly the Village Vida Centre, Gay Inside Out is an online LGBT Community Center based out of Bellingham, WA that offers LGBT-specific and friendly programs and services by liaisoning with local groups such as Frontrunners and PFLAG. Although there is not yet a physical space, Gay Inside Out is a LGBT resource for those in greater Whatcom County. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (360) 220-8400

Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Seattle Senior Services

Seattle Senior Services is an agency that promotes positive aging for all older adults, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, in the greater Seattle area. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (206) 448-5757

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Bisexuality, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Housing & Homelessness, Lesbian, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Vista Youth Center

Vista Youth Center is an organization in Kennewick, WA that seeks to empower and enrich the lives of LGBT and questioning youth ages 14-21. The center offers socializing and volunteer opportunities and provide a safe place for Eastern Washington's LGBT youth. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (509)396-5198

Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Pierce County AIDS Foundation

Pierce County AIDS Foundation is an organization specializing in HIV/AIDS advocacy and services, including prevention, education, combating discrimination and stigma, and providing services and support to those living with HIV/AIDS. Services include case management, housing assistance, mental health services, transportation subsidies, emergency grants, medication adherence support, and chemical dependency services. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (253) 383-2565

Read more: Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Seattle Counseling Service

Seattle Counseling Service specializes in helping Seattle's local LGBT community across a variety of needs, including coming out, depression, anxiety, gender transitioning, grief or loss, domestic violence, and aging. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (206) 323-1768

Read more: Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Q Center: Portland's LGBTQ Community Center

The Q Center is Portland's local LGBTQ Center that has a monthly calendar of events, programs, and services. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (503) 234-7837

Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
The Portland Lesbian Choir

The Portland Lesbian Choir is a women's performance group that performs a concert every 4-5 months. The Choir aims to provide educational, cultural, and social enrichment for its members and its audiences. The choir affirms values of all people, regardless of age, race, class, gender, and political affiliations. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   Voicemail only: (503) 877-4812

Read more: Bisexuality, Lesbian, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Western States Center

Western States Center is an organization that works to bridge the LGBT communities with communities of color to collectively address racial justice, gender issues, and LGBTQ equality. The center offers trainings, consultation and support, research and analysis, tools and resources, strategic convenings, and works primarily in eight states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (503) 228-8866

Read more: Homophobia & Transphobia, Racial Equity, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Lavender Womyn

Lavender Womyn is a lesbian social group for women of all ages, offering social activities and online dating. There are chapters all across Oregon State as well as in Arkansas, Washington/Idaho, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and New York. MORE >

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Read more: Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
The Community Center, Inc.

The Community Center Inc., is a LGBT community center located in Garden City, ID, minutes from downtown Boise. The Center offers resources, referrals, meeting space for LGBT groups, Idaho's largest LGBT lending library, an extensive LGBT materials archive, a women's social group, and a transgender support group. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (208) 336-3870

Read more: Bisexuality, Families, HIV & Aging, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV/AIDS (A.L.P.H.A.)

Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV/AIDS (A.L.P.H.A.) is an organization that provides educational trainings on HIV/AIDS transmission and stigma, free HIV/AIDS testing, safe-sex education and materials, and support for those living with HIV/AIDS. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (208) 424-7799

Read more: Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
The Western Montana Community Center

The Western Montana Community Center is an LGBT center located in Missoula, MT that offers a monthly calendar of events, annual fundraisers and social groups for gay men, lesbians, and the trans community, as well as the electronic magazine Out Words. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (406) 543-2224

Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Yellowstone AIDS Project

The Yellowstone AIDS Project is a non-profit organization in Billings, MT that offers free and anonymous HIV testing, community outreach that focuses on HIV and STD prevention and education, and programs and services. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (406) 245-2029

Read more: Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Missoula AIDS Council

Missoula AIDS Council is a non-profit organization that seeks to end the transmission of HIV/AIDS, advocates for those living with HIV/AIDS, and provides culturally competent services and care for those with HIV/AIDS. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (406) 543-4770

Read more: Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Montana Gay Men's Task Force

Montana Gay Men's Task Force is an online community and resource for gay and bisexual men in Montana. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (406) 829-8075

Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Spirituality, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Atlanta

SAGE Atlanta is housed within the Phillip Rush Center in Atlanta, GA. The affiliate provides a variety of social and educational activities and programs for LGBT older adults in the Atlanta area. Contact: Doug Carl MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (404) 226-6737

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE CenLa

SAGE CenLa is located in Alexandria, LA. The affiliate hosts a Friendly Visitors program, maintains online support groups and provides cultural competency trainings. Contact: Cherri Brooks MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (318) 527-4235

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Center on Halsted

SAGE Center on Halsted provides an array of programs and services for LGBT community members over the age of 55. Each week, more than 150 seniors visit Center on Halsted's John Baran Senior Center to attend workshops, take classes, share a meal or make new friends. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (773) 472-6469

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Central Virginia

SAGE Central Virginia operates out of the Gay Community Center of Richmond in Richmond, VA, and provides services and programming to LGBT older adults in the central Virginia region. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (804) 622-4646 x. 22

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE of the Desert

SAGE of the Desert enriches the lives of the LGBT community in the Coachella Valley of California. Serving seniors is the foundation on which this organization was built and there is a firece commitment--amongst the board, staff and volunteers--to carry on the legacy of serving LGBT seniors. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (760) 416-7790

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE of the Genesee Valley

SAGE Rochester is the major provider of social and educational programs to enhance the lives of older LGBTI in Rochester, NY. To enrich the environment of the overall community, SAGE Rochester educates the community about relevant LGBTI issues and supports aging LGBTI individuals. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (585) 244-8640

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Hudson Valley

SAGE Hudson Valley is housed within the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston, NY. The affiliate strives to increase the visibility of individuals and communities of LGBT older adults living in the mid-Hudson region. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (845) 331-5300

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Long Island

SAGE Long Island is a bi-county (Nassau and Suffolk) not-for-profit organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the Long Island LGBT senior community by providing education, advocacy and social support services. It is committed to providing high quality, life enriching programs that value age, gender, racial, ethnic, religiou and economic diversity and is further committed to fostering greater understanding, support and advocacy for the rights of LGBT seniors on Long Island. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (631) 665-2300

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Metro D.C.

SAGE Metro DC is a volunteer driven organization whose mission is to raise awareness of the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders in the DC metropolitan area and to provide a voice for issues facing older people. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   sagemetrodc1@gmail.com

Read more: Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Metro Portland

SAGE Metro Portland works to enhance the lives of GLBTQI community members in the metropolitan region of Portland through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. SAGE Metro Portland is a program of Friendly House and is also supported by staff from Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (503) 228-4391

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Metro St. Louis

SAGE Metro St. Louis works to improve the overall quality of life of LGBT seniors in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The affiliate supports and advocates for the rights of LGBT seniors, and is housed in the Tower Grove Manor retirement living community. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (314) 772-5887

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Milwaukee

SAGE Milwaukee is committed to advancing the quality of life for seniors who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender in Milwaukee, WI. The affiliate hosts programs and events to reduce isolation and enrich the lives of LGBT older adults. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (414) 224-0517

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Philadelphia

SAGE Philadelphia is located within the William Way Community Center in Philadelphia, PA. The affiliate provides a wide variety of social and educational programs for LGBT older adults, as well as cultural competency trainings. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (215) 732-2220

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Olympia

SAGE Olympia is the GLBT Eldercare project operating in Olympia, WA. The mission of SAGE Olympia is to promote the wellness of GLBT elders in the Thurston County area with a range of referrals, services and other activities. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (360) 943-7469

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE of the Rockies

SAGE of the Rockies offers all members of the LGBT community the opportunity to celebrate aging, with pride, connection, and dignity. We will be visible, we will be heard, and we will make a difference for each other and our community. The affiliate is housed in the GLBT Center of Colorado in Denver. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   303-733-7743

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Upstate

SAGE Upstate addresses the needs of LGBT Central New Yorkers as they age. SAGE Upstate offers health and wellness programming, support groups, education and social activities for LGBTQ people and allies, as well as education for health care providers and other audiences about the needs of older LGBTQ people. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (315) 478-1923

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Upstate

SAGE Upstate addresses the needs of LGBT Central New Yorkers as they age. SAGE Upstate offers health and wellness programming, support groups, education and social activities for LGBTQ people and allies, as well as education for health care providers and other audiences about the needs of older LGBTQ people. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (315) 478-1923

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Utah

SAGE Utah is a program of the Utah Pride Center and is dedicated to enhancing the lives of LGBT older adults aged 50+ in our community. The program is continually evolving to address the interests and needs of 50+ LGBT persons, and in addition to providing social events, will be exploring workshops, service project and community advocacy. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (801) 580-4304

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Western Massachusetts

SAGE Western Massachusetts' primary mission is to significantly improve services and programs for aging LGBT community members in western Massachusetts.  We are dedicated LGBT people and allies who volunteer their time to serve elders MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (413) 586-2000 x146

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
SAGE Western Pennsylvania

SAGE Western Pennsylvania at the Persad Center delivers specialized services that improve the lives of the growing LGBT senior community in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding region. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (412) 441-9786 x223

Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Homophobia & Transphobia, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Alder Health Services

Alder Health Services is dedicated to improving the health of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and those struggling with addiction in the South Central Pennsylvania region. MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   (800) 867-1550

Read more: Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
Boulder County Aging Services Division

Boulder County Aging Services Division (BCASD) promotes the health and well-being of older adults by building on individual, family, and community strengths MORE >

Go to Web Site   |   303-441-3570

Read more: Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Employment / Workforce Issues, Financial Security, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Housing & Homelessness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

 
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