HIV and Aging Creating Age Friendly Communities for All
Participants of this webinar will have a unique opportunity to learn from individuals with lived experience navigating HIV, and begin to discuss national, state, and community policies and programs that support their unique needs for our shared work creating age-friendly communities. This webinar features a discussion by Terri Wilder, SAGE HIV and Aging Policy Advocate.
July 2024 | Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging
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
Invisible No More: The Importance of Asking Demographic Questions Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
First published in the June 2024, Medicare Messenger eNews, this blog discusses the importance of asking LGBTQ+ inclusive intake questions.
July 2024
Fireside Chat: Advanced Planning for Healthcare Needs within LGBTQ+ Communities
This webinar explores the importance of advance planning to help ensure your wishes are followed should you not be able to advocate for yourself.
May 2024
Designed for the Aging Network – This fact sheet highlights important changes to Older Americans Act Regulations from the Administration for Community Living that ACL-funded entities should know about when planning and delivering services and supports, including updates to the definition of greatest social need, how to make the case for LGBTQ+ and HIV-inclusive services, and resources to help implement the regulations.
May 2024 | SAGE
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
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
Preventing Elder Abuse: LGBTQ+ Elder Justice
The National Center on Elder Abuse and SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging developed this presentation to support public awareness related to elder justice and LGBTQ+ communities. You are encouraged to use these materials in your community and networks.
April 2024 | National Center on Elder Abuse and SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
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
Addressing Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Among LGBTQ+ Older People
LGBTQ+ adults face unique stressors due to their sexual orientation and gender
identity, putting them at higher risk for cardiovascular health disparities.
January 2024 | SAGE and Amgen Inc