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LGBTQI+ Older Adults – Know Your Rights
The Biden-Harris Administration has taken important steps to improve Federal protections for LGBTQI+ older adults and reinforce their rights to be free from discrimination in health care. This document provides an overview of rules that protect older LGBTQI+ adults.

July 2024 | US Department of Health and Human Services

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What Does the OAA Regulatory Update Mean for LGBTQ+ People and People Living with HIV?

Designed for LGBTQ+ Advocates – This fact sheet highlights important changes to Older Americans Act Regulations from the Administration for Community Living, which have updated requirements for ACL-funded entities in their service delivery. It also provides how to make the case for LGBTQ+ and HIV inclusion, what this means for LGBTQ+ and HIV specific community organizations, and how to get started in advocating for a more inclusive Aging Network.

May 2024 | SAGE

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National Honor LGBTQ+ Elder Day Resource Guide_2024 Update

May 16 is National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day, a time to pay tribute to those who have paved the way for the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community to obtain and continue to seek important legislation and rights. We have numerous elders to thank for the strides made over the last several decades towards equality.

April 2024 | National Center on Elder Abuse and SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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Preparing to Engage with In-Home Aging Services: Tips for LGBTQ+ People

As we age, there may be times when we need to invite home and community based service providers into our homes. The fact sheet provides you with things to consider before, during and after the services are provided in your home.

April 2024 | Madeleine Thompson SAGE Intern MSW '24 Candidate

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LGBTQ+ Advance Care Planning Toolkit

A step-by-step guide for the LGBTQ+ community in preparing for healthcare needs and end-of-life decisions.

January 2024 | Eliza Giles MSN RN AGCNP CHPN SAGE Intern

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PLANIFICACIÓN anticipada de cuidados de salud para LGBTQ+

Una guía dirigida a los miembros de la comunidad LGBTQ+ con los pasos necesarios para prepararse ante eventuales necesidades de salud y decisiones sobre el final de la vida.

January 2024 | Eliza Giles MSN RN AGCNP CHPN SAGE Intern

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Remembering LGBTQ+ History and the Stonewall Generation

A look back on the experiences and stories of the LGBTQ+ Stonewall generation with author and researcher, Dr. Jane Fleishman.

October 2023 | Dr. Jane Fleishman

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Area Agencies on Aging: Local Leaders in Aging Well at Home

This brochure features an overview of the latest data gathered from AAAs
nationwide to provide a snapshot of the evolving role these vital agencies play in
the planning, development, coordination and delivery of a broad range of aging and other home and community-based services in every community in the United States.

August 2023 | USAging

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Health Equity & LGBTQ+ Older Adults of Color: Engaging Individuals, Communities, and Organizations
The United States is becoming older and more diverse. Yet, how we often talk about and intervene on issues related to diversity in aging continues to fall short of our goals and best intentions. This is especially true for LGBTQ+ older adults of color. Taking an intersectional perspective, we know LGBTQ+ older adults of color…

July 2023 | SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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Equidad en salud para los adultos mayores LGBTQ+ de color: Comprometiendo a individuous, comuidades y organizaciones
Estados Unidos es un país cada vez más envejecido y diverso. Sin embargo, la forma en que solemos hablar de ello, especialmente en temas relacionados con la diversidad en adultos mayores, sigue estando por debajo de nuestras metas y mejores intenciones. Esto es especialmente cierto cuando hablamos de los adultos mayores LGBTQ+ de color. Desde…

July 2023 | SAGE

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Facts on LGBTQ+ Aging

This recording provides a basic overview of facts associated with LGBTQ+ Aging.

July 2023 | SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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Hechos sobre el enveiecimiento en personas LGBTQ+

Esta grabación proporciona una descripción general de los hechos relacionados con el envejecimiento LGBTQ+.

July 2023

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Local Community Advocacy

This recording provides an overview of local aging services and programs, how LGBTQ+ advocates and organizations like yourself can get involved, and how Aging Advisory Councils can advance the priorities and address the needs of older LGBTQ+ people.

July 2023

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Abogacia comunitaria local

Esta grabación brinda una descripción general de los servicios y programas locales para personas mayores, cómo los defensores LGBTQ+ y las organizaciones como usted pueden involucrarse y cómo los Consejos Asesores para Personas Mayores pueden promover las prioridades y abordar las necesidades de las personas mayores LGBTQ+.

July 2023

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History of the LGBTQ+ Community

This recording explores the historical events related to that have shaped LGBTQ+ communities.

July 2023

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Historia de la comunidad LGBTQ+

Esta grabación explora los eventos históricos relacionados que han dado forma a las comunidades LGBTQ+.

July 2023

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Pride: Beyond the Rainbow Flag
Each June, rainbow flags wave from rooftops and flag poles as a visible sign of support for LGBTQ+ people. As quickly as the flags appear, they disappear, not to be seen for another year. The need for support and visibility continues even when the flags come down. SAGE’s National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging is…

June 2023 | Sherrill Wayland SAGE

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Just Us – A Q&A with Researcher and Filmmaker Carey Candrian

Just Us: The longing and hope of LGBTQ people

May 2023 | Carey Candrian, PhD

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From Planning to Action: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Area Agencies on Aging

On January 17, SAGE and the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging hosted a virtual webinar featuring speakers from ACL and Area Agencies on Aging.

January 2023 | Hosted by SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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Language Guidance When Serving LGBTQ+ Populations

The Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity (CoE LGBTQ+ BHE) has created this language guidance related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) as a resource for behavioral health practitioners to better understand the most recent language used in LGBTQ+ communities.

December 2022 | Center of Excellence LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity

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LGBTQIA+ Behavioral Health Town Hall Resource Guide

Links to non-Federal organizations found on this resource guide are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by HRSA or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. HRSA and
HHS are not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links

December 2022 | Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs

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Supporting the Behavioral Health Workforce to Implement Best Practices for LGBTQ+ People

This tip sheet outlines actions leaders can take to support their workforce in
being more welcoming and inclusive.

December 2022 | Center of Excellence LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity

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Key Informant Perspectives on Supporting Health and Well-Being for LGBTQ+ Rural Residents, Policy Brief September 2022

This policy brief presents findings from interviews with national LGBTQ+ support
and advocacy organizations regarding challenges to physical and mental health and well-being for LGBTQ+ individuals in rural communities, as well as recommendations for improving the ability to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals living in rural areas.

December 2022 | University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center

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Cómo usar pronombres de género

Esta hoja informativa describe la importancia de los pronombres de género y cómo preguntar sobre los pronombres que usa una persona.

July 2022 | SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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Envejecimiento rural para adultos mayores LGBTQ+

Esta hoja informativa explora el envejecimiento LGBTQ+ en las comunidades rurales, un segmento que a menudo se pasa por alto dentro de las comunidades LGBTQ+.

July 2022 | SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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Domestic and Sexual Violence Safety Planning for LGBTQI+ Survivors

This fact sheet provides resources on safety planning LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

June 2022 | New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

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Working with LGBTQ+ Individuals: A Factsheet for Crisis Hotline Responders

This research-driven factsheet aims to assist non-LGBTQ+ specific hotlines in working with LGBTQ+ individuals in a crisis response setting. It discusses tips for individual crisis responders in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and also discusses tips for crisis response organizations in supporting LGBTQ+ communities as a whole.

May 2022 | Thomas Godwin

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Working with LGBTQ+ Individuals: A Brief FactSheet for Crisis Hotline Responders

This brief fact sheet aims to assist hotlines in working with LGBTQ+ individuals in a crisis response setting. It provides some context for the importance of being LGBTQ+ inclusive on hotlines and then discusses tips for crisis responders in working with LGBTQ+ individuals.

May 2022 | Thomas Godwin

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Common Terms & Definitions

This document provides a list of common terms and definitions used in relation to sexual orientation, gender identity, health, and relationships. Updated on 4/26/2022

April 2022 | SAGE and National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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How to Use Gender Pronouns

This fact sheet describes the importance of gender pronouns and how to ask about the pronouns a person uses.

April 2022 | National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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Rural Aging for LGBTQ+ Older Adults

This fact sheet explores LGBTQ+ Aging in rural communities, an often-overlooked segment within LGBTQ+ communities.

April 2022 | National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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COVID and Beyond – Resource Guide and Panelist Contacts

This Resource Guide highlights the organizations who presented on the COVID and Beyond: Aging and Disability Services for Diverse Communities webinar held on March of 2022.

March 2022 | SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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Getting Started with Services for LGBTQ+ Veterans

This document is a guide to help LGBTQ+ Veterans gain access to services from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

December 2021 | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Local Community Advocacy: Advocating for the Needs of LGBT Older Adults Receiving Aging Services

This toolkit provides an overview of local aging services and programs, how LGBT advocates and organizations like yourself can get involved, and how Aging Advisory Councils can advance the priorities and address the needs of older LGBT people.

August 2021 | National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Respaldo a las comunidades locales: Apoyando a los adultos LGBT en los servicios de cuidado para personas mayores

La presente guía busca proporcionar una descripción general de los servicios y programas locales disponibles para los adultos mayores, explicar cómo las organizaciones defensoras LGBT1 y las personas como usted pueden participar en ellos y cómo los Consejos Asesores del Envejecimiento (Aging Advisory Councils) pueden priorizar y abordar las necesidades de las personas mayores LGBT.

August 2021 | National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Administration for Community Living: Guidance for Developing State Plans

The guidance within this memorandum reflects changes to the Older Americans Act (OAA) as codified through the Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-131).

August 2021 | Administration for Community Living

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La Interseccion De Edad, Raza Y Sexualidad

Esta hoja informativa explora cómo la edad, la raza y la sexualidad se entrecruzan y los pasos que uno puede tomar para ayudar a fortalecer los apoyos para LGBT BIPOC (negros, indígenas, personas de color).

July 2021 | Tomme Faust M.A. for the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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How to Be an Ally to Transgender Older Adults

The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and FORGE are thrilled to share the new toolkit How to Be an Ally to Transgender Older Adults.

July 2021 | FORGE and National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Cómo ser aliado de las personas mayores transgénero

El Centro Nacional de Recursos sobre el Envejecimiento LGBT y FORGE están encantados de compartir el nuevo conjunto de herramientas Cómo ser un aliado de los adultos mayores transgénero.

July 2021 | FORGE and National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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LGBT Welcoming Housing Self-Advocacy Tips

The following series of three fact sheet is designed to provide you with education, self-advocacy tips and resources.

June 2021 | SAGE National Housing Initiative

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HECHOS ACERCA EL ENVEJECIMIENTO DE PERSONAS LGBT

Una publicación de SAGE y el Centro Nacional de Recursos sobre el Envejecimiento LGBT.

May 2021 | SAGE and National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Park View – a Q&A with Film Producer, Tab Ballis

The Park View Q&A explores the making of documentary regarding the murder of a young lesbian in Wilmington, NC and lasting trauma of the LGBT community some 30 years later.

March 2021 | Tab Ballis

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Facts on LGBTQ+ Aging

What do we know about LGBTQ+ Aging? This fact sheet provides an overview of topics such as caregiving, cultural competency, discrimination, heatlh care, HIV/AIDS, housing, financial security, social isolation, and wellness.

March 2021 | SAGE and National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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Tips for Working with LGBT Older Adults

This fact provides useful tips for working with and supporting LGBT older adults.

March 2021 | FORGE

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The Stonewall Generation a Q&A with Dr. Jane Fleishman PhD

Dr. Jane Fleishman, PhD, provides a Q&A on authoring, The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging.

December 2020 | Dr. Jane Fleishman, Phd

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Serving Diverse Elders: Strategies for Meaningful Inclusion in Service Planning and Delivery

This guide will serve as a reference for how to provide culturally affirming
and specific services that center diverse elders in every step of your planning process.

May 2020 | Asociación Nacional Pro Personas Mayores National Asian Pacific Center on Aging National Indian Council on Aging The National Caucus and Center on Black Aging SAGE National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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2020 Older Americans Month – Make Your Mark

SAGE and The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging celebrate 2020 Older Americans Month by spotlighting resources in support of LGBT Aging.

May 2020

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Diez consejos para incluir a las personas con discapacidades en la

Diez consejos para incluir a las personas con discapacidades en la

April 2020 | Christie Carter

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COVID-19 Resources from Aging Service Providers

SAGE’s National Resource Center and Aging Service Providers Across the Country are rapidly preparing information and resources to assist LGBT older adults and caregivers in navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic. This page will be updated as new resources become available.

March 2020

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Prepare for COVID-19: Tips and Resources for LGBT Elders and those living with HIV

Because LGBT elders and older people living with HIV are at higher risk for experiencing the COVID-19 virus more acutely, it is important to take steps to make emergency plans that can help reduce your risk of contracting the virus.

March 2020 | SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Person Directed Services and LGBT People with Disabilities

This fact sheet explores ways organizations can provide Person Directed Services in support of LGBT people with disabilities.

March 2020

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10 Tips for Including People with Disabilities in the LGBT Community

Explore 10 tips for the inclusion of people with disabilities in LGBT community events and activities.

March 2020

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San Francisco First in Nation to Fund Services for Transgender Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

Press release from San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services announcing funding to start services for Transgender Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities.

February 2020 | San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services

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National Resource Center on LGBT Aging: Celebrating 13 Years of Knowledge

SAGE’s National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, established in 2010, celebrates 13 years of supporting LGBT older adult equity.

January 2020 | SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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An Ally’s Guide to Terminology 2017 Edition

The guide provide an overview on the words we use to talk about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and issues.

November 2019 | MAP (Movement Advancement Project)

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Welcome to PRIDE: A Practical Guide to Making Pride Parades, Marches and Festivals Age-Friendly

The goals of Welcome to Pride are: to learn about effective age-friendly features that Pride organizers and elder advocates currently have in place; to share these best practices; and to secure commitments from Pride organizers to maintain or increase the number of age-friendly features of their events.

November 2019 | SAGE

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Conscious Cultivation: A Model for Inclusive, Interactive Programming

As our society ages and diversifies, there emerges the necessity for specialized programs that cater to the needs of diverse populations within the aging community, particularly those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ).

November 2019 | Center on Halsted Britta Larson Nina Orlowski Amanda Vevers Todd Williams

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LGBTQ Inclusive Services Readiness Checklist: A Self-Assessment for Area Agencies on Aging

This self-assessment aims to help agencies determine how effectively they are supporting LGBTQ individuals and aid in identifying areas of growth. To get started, mark the boxes next to the actions your agency is taking to be more inclusive to the LGBTQ community.

July 2019 | Aging Ahead St. Louis Area Agency on Aging National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Cómo representarse a sí mismo y a otros: Servicios de salud y para adultos mayores

Ir al doctor o solicitar atención médica hasta para los problemas leves presenta dificultades singulares para las adultos LGBT. La decisión de “salir del clóset” con su proveedor, la preocupación sobre la reacción que este tendrá y la forma en la que lo tratará si le revela su identidad sexual, o la posibilidad de recibir una menor calidad de atención son las primeras dudas que se vienen a la mente.

July 2019 | Jacqueline Boyd fundadora de The Care Plan

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Partnership by Design: new project aims to improve LGBTQ elders’ lives

San Francisco’s Openhouse (www.openhouse-sf.org) and On Lok (www.onlok.org) are partnering to help the city’s LGBTQ older adults age with dignity, independence and pride. The two nonprofits are co-designing a program that addresses two critical issues in this community: accessing much needed aging services, and ameliorating the LGBTQ elders’ fears that life in a nursing home would drive them back into the closet.

May 2019 | American Society on Aging interview by Tim Johnston (SAGE)

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Pushing for equality: LGBT elders need discrimination-free access to care in community

This article describes the need for LGBT equity in and access to care in aging services.

May 2019 | American Society on Aging by Michael Adams (SAGE)

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Affirming LGBT+ Resources: Especially for Maturing & Older Adults and the Supporting Advocate & Professional Communities

A SNAPSHOT GUIDE to Locating Health, Wellness, & Support Information and Resources Including a Professionals’ Toolkit

May 2019 | Vicki Stanley SAGECare Trainer

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Enhancing Health, Wealth, and Community for older LGBT adults

This article explores latest research and programs that support LGBT older people.

April 2019 | The Journal of Active Aging article by Marilynn Larkin MA

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From Connections to Community: Data-informed lessons for an intergenerational gathering

How would you create an event, at a national scale, to foster connections across
generations? What steps would you take, what questions would you ask, and how would
you know you’d been successful? Read this article to learn more.

April 2019 | interstitio & SAGE report written by by Eric Gladstone Pony Knowles and David C. Thompson

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Looking for Love? Sweetheart Scam_Updated 2019

Tips on how LGBT older people can avoid the “Sweetheart Scam”.

February 2019 | National Center on Elder Abuse and National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Advocating for Yourself and Others: Health and Aging Services

This article provides useful information you can use to advocate for yourself and others in health and aging services.

November 2018 | Jacqueline Boyd for the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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10 Tips on Finding LGBT Affirming Services – Mandarin Translation

10 Tips on Finding LGBT Affirming Services – Mandarin Translation

October 2018 | SAGE

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Residents’ Rights and the LGBT Community: Know YOUR Rights as a Nursing Home Resident Updated 2018

The rights of all residents should be honored and respected, regardless
of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

October 2018 | The National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center

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LGBT Older People Built the LGBT Community

LGBT Older People Built the LGBT Community provides steps LGBT organizations and professionals can take in support of LGBT older people.

September 2018 | National Center for Elder Abuse SAGE and FORGE

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LGBT Older People: Our Right to a Peaceful Life

LGBT Older People: Our Right to a Peaceful Life provides steps LGBT older people can take to feel empowered and advocate for themselves.

September 2018 | National Center on Elder Abuse SAGE and FORGE

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Paying it Back: Promoting Justice for LGBT Communities of All Ages

Paying it Back: Promoting Justice for LGBT Communities of All Ages provides information and steps to promote justice and prevent and address social isolation and LGBT specific elder abuse.

September 2018 | National Center on Elder Abuse SAGE and FORGE

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My Personal Directions for Quality Living

Use this form to provide paid and unpaid caregivers with your personal directions that will help ensure your quality of living in long-term care and health settings.

August 2018 | The National Consumer Voice and SAGE

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My Persoanl Directions (fillable download)

Use this form to provide paid and unpaid caregivers with your personal directions that will help ensure your quality of living in long-term care and health settings. This form is fillable for completing and printing from your computer.

August 2018

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How Can Legal Services Better Meet the Needs of Low-Income LGBT Seniors?

This special report addresses specifically how legal services can best meet
the unique legal needs of low-income LGBT older adults.

June 2018 | Justice in Aging

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FAQ: Housing Rights of LGBT Seniors

This blog prepared by Lambda Legal answer questions regarding the housing rights of LGBT older adults.

June 2018 | Lambda Legal, original blog posted by Lambda Legal on July 26, 2016

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La expresión de las necesidades emocionales e íntimas como adultos mayores LGBTQ

Spanish version of Intimacy and LGBT Older Adults

June 2018 | Jane Fleishman Ph.D.

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Nothing About Us Without Us

“Nothing About Us Without Us” premiered at the SAGE’s 21st Annual Awards & Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on October 17, 2016.

June 2018 | LGBT Older Adults and SAGE

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Long Distance Caregiving

An online caregiving guide from the National Institutes of Health.

June 2018 | National Institute on Aging

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Intimacy & LGBT Older Adults: Expressing Your Emotional and Intimacy Needs as LGBTQ Older Adults

This article explores the importance of emotional and intimacy needs of LGBT older adults including tips and resources.

May 2018 | Jane Fleishman Ph.D.

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Key Considerations in LGBT Aging-in-Place and Care Coordination

This webinar will provide LGBT consumers and providers key considerations for aging-in-place strategies for LGBT older adults and how to link those strategies with additional community care resources.

December 2017 | SAGE

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LGBT Elders and Healthcare Providers Discuss Why Being Treated Respectfully Is Important

As part of National Coming Out Day, SAGECare and the Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation asked LGBT elders and care providers why being out to healthcare providers is so important. The main thing we learned from our LGBT elders is that they want to be treated with respect.

November 2017 | SAGE and Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation

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The Equality Act: Infographic

Infographic highlighting the importance of the Equality Act for LGBT older adults.

November 2017 | SAGE National LGBTQ Task Force

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Create Your Care Plan: An LGBT Person’s Guide to Preparing for Medical Procedures

This workbook provides a detailed overview of what to expect when undergoing a surgical procedure, and how to plan for a successful recovery. Includes step-by-step instructions to create your own care plan, including worksheets, resources, and tips/encouragement for reaching out to others.

September 2017 | SAGE

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Care Planning Worksheets

Care Planning Worksheets that accompany the Create Your Care Plan workbook.

September 2017

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Caregiving in the LGBT Community: A Guide to Engaging and Supporting LGBT Caregivers through Programming

This guide provides an overview of caregiving in the LGBT community, and specific ideas, lessons learned and best practices for expanding programming to reach and include LGBT caregivers and those caring for LGBT older adults.

September 2017 | SAGE

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Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Caregivers in the LGBT Community

A planning guide for caregivers in the LGBT community

September 2017 | AARP and SAGE

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Understanding Issues Facing LGBT Older Adults

This report seeks to increase understanding of the unique needs and experiences of LGBT older adults.

June 2017 | Movement Advancement Project (MAP) and SAGE

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10 Tips on Finding LGBT-Affirming Services
Nervous about paid care services? Here’s what you can do to hire the supportive, friendly care provider who’s right for you.

April 2017 | SAGE

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Infographic: LGBT Elders Send Powerful Message to Federal Administration for Community Living

Infographic describing how LGBT older adult and ally community members and organizations advocated for LGBT inclusive aging services.

October 2016 | SAGE

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Accessing Information on Medicare Benefits for LGBT People

Resource document providing links to organizations that provide information on legal rights and/or Medicare benefits.

July 2016 | SAGE

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Marriage, Medicare and Medicaid: What Same-Sex Couples Need to Know

Tips for same-sex couples who are married or thinking about marriage so you can understand how marriage affects Medicare and Medicaid rights.

July 2016 | SAGE & Justice in Aging

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Medicare Changes for Transgender Older Adults

Until recently, Medicare has not had specific guidance about how to address the unique needs of transgender older adults. That is changing.

July 2016 | SAGE & Justice in Aging

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Marriage and Finances: Planning for the Unexpected

There are many benefits to being an active participant in managing the household finances when you are married. One of those benefits, while not easy to think about, is being better prepared to deal with some of life’s unexpected events.

June 2016 | WISER and SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Protecting Your Finances during a Divorce

Going through a divorce can be a very emotional and difficult situation to navigate, which can leave individuals financially vulnerable as well.

June 2016 | WISER and SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Managing the Financial Impact of Widowhood

The emotional impact of widowhood can be overwhelming, but the financial impact can hit just as hard. There is often a decline in standard of living for the surviving spouse; household income can decline due to changes in Social Security benefits and the possible loss of the deceased spouse’s retirement income and earnings.

June 2016 | WISER and SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Talk Before You Walk: Considerations for LGBT Older Couples Before Getting Married

When the Supreme Court decided Obergefell, the freedom to marry became the law of the land all across the United States. This victory forever changed financial planning and legal relationships for LGBT families.

April 2016 | SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders)

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Looking for Love? First Look Out for You!

Tips on How LGBT Elders Can Avoid the Infamous Sweetheart Scam

February 2016 | National Center on Elder Abuse and SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

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Welcome Home: Improving Housing Security for LGBT Older Adults

This brief offers a policy road map with detailed recommendations to make this vision a reality. Through this policy brief and our National LGBT Elder Housing Initiative, SAGE is committed to ensuring that millions of LGBT older people are able to access welcoming LGBT housing in all its forms, regardless of where they live.

February 2015 | SAGE

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Intergenerational projects for the LGBT community: A toolkit to inspire and inform

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.

October 2011 | The Intergenerational Longevity Centre

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Safe Spaces? The Need for LGBT Cultural Competency in Aging Services

This article describes the need for aging services that are LGBT culturally competent and formation of the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging.

May 2011 | Hilary Meyer SAGE

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