LGBT Older Adult Education Resources Education Resources Provided below is a list of educational resources promoting awareness of LGBT older adults and offered free of charge. National Resource Center on LGBT Aging National Headquarters c/o Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) 305 Seventh Avenue 6th Floor New York, NY 10001 212-741-2247 phone 212-366-1947 fax info@lgbtagingcenter.org lgbtagingcenter.org
Understanding & Supporting LGBT Older Adults SAGE’s National Resource Center on LGBT Aging developed this presentation to be delivered by the Volunteer Education Ambassadors. This presentation provides a basic awareness and understanding of LGBT Older Adults. Delivery Format: On Demand Recording (coming soon) & In-person (in locations were a Volunteer Education Ambassador is available) http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/training/ambassadors.cfm ACL/AoA Building Respect for LGBT Older Adults This tool was developed by the Administration for Community Living & Administration on Aging, with support from many groups including but not limited to SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, FORGE Transgender Aging Network, National Center for Transgender Equality, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the National Senior Citizens Law Center, Rose Villa, and the Methodist Home of D.C. This tool is intended for long term care and other aging service providers as an introduction to LGBT aging. Delivery Format – On Demand Recording http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/training/buildingrespect/index.cfm
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Project Visibility Developed by the Boulder County Aging Services, “Project Visibility: Person-Centered Care for LGBT Older Adults” is now available 24/7 as a web-based training. This free 30-minute interactive course is designed for staff of nursing and assisted living homes, and home health care agencies. Delivery Format – On Demand Recording http://www.bouldercounty.org/family/seniors/pages/projvis.aspx Safe and Visible: Creating a Care Facility Welcoming to LGBT Seniors created by Life Elder Care as a way to educate RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) staff on simple methods to help their residents - and prospective residents - feel safe, seen, and respected. Delivery Format – YouTube Recording https://youtu.be/ZuDPWfVn6g