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
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
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
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
This recording provides a basic overview of facts associated with LGBTQ+ Aging.
July 2023 | SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
Hechos sobre el enveiecimiento en personas LGBTQ+
Esta grabación proporciona una descripción general de los hechos relacionados con el envejecimiento LGBTQ+.
July 2023
History of the LGBTQ+ Community
This recording explores the historical events related to that have shaped LGBTQ+ communities.
July 2023
Historia de la comunidad LGBTQ+
Esta grabación explora los eventos históricos relacionados que han dado forma a las comunidades LGBTQ+.
July 2023
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
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
Q&A Response and Resources Coast to Coast LGBTQ+ Inclusive State Plans
Q&A Responses and Resources from recorded webinar, Coast to Coast: LGBTQ+ Inclusive State Plans.
April 2023
Coast to Coast and Everywhere In Between: LGBTQ+ Inclusive State Planning
LGBTQ+ older adults have often been invisible to the aging network. The SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging has long worked with State Units on Aging and Disability to support the inclusion of older LGBTQ+ people in data collection, outreach and services. These efforts were strengthened by the inclusion of LGBTQ+ communities in the…
April 2023
LGBT Adults Aged 50 and Older In The US During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Using data from the U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey (HPS) collected July 21, 2021 to August 8,
2022, we explore the demographics, health, and economic experiences of older LGBT adults during the COVID-19 pandemic as compared with straight/cisgender older adults.
January 2023 | Williams Institute authored by Lauren J.A. Bouton Amanda M. Brush Ilan H. Meyer
Q&A Responses From Planning to Action Webinar
This handout included Q&A responses and links to resources from the webinar, From Planning to Action: Highlights from LGBTQ+ Inclusive Area Agencies on Aging.
January 2023 | SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
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
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
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
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
This handout is a supplemental update to the resource guide Strengthen Your
State and Local Aging Plan: A Practical Guide for Expanding the Inclusion of LGBT Older Adults, published by the National Resource Center on LGBT in 2017.
December 2022 | National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
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
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
This equity self-assessment aims to help agencies determine how effectively they are
supporting communities of greatest social need. It also aims to aid in identifying areas of
growth. To get started, mark the boxes next to the actions your agency or team is taking
to be more inclusive to this range of service recipients.
July 2022 | Older Adults Equity Collaborative
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
Making your State Plan on Aging LGBTQ+ and HIV+ Inclusive: New Older Americans Act & ACL Guidelines
There is new OAA language and ACL guidance on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) and HIV+ inclusion in your State Plan. This fact sheet reviews the new guidance.
June 2022 | SAGE
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
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
COVID & Beyond: Aging and Disability Resources for Diverse Communities
We have seen the challenges of the COVID pandemic experienced by minority communities including the impact on physical and mental health, economic and food security and social supports. Panelists will introduce and discuss national programs and services that support diverse aging and disability communities during the ongoing pandemic and recovery.
April 2022 | SAGE National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging and Older Adults' Equity Collaborative
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
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
Resources for Providers: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Family Caregivers Toolkit
Download the Diverse Elders Coalition’s Resources for Providers: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Family Caregivers Toolkit. This toolkit offers topline information on what providers need to know, and key pieces from our comprehensive training curriculum, Caring For Those Who Care: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Family Caregivers.* Whether you’ve already attended one or more of our trainings, or this is your first time looking into what’s available to help you support diverse family caregivers, we think you’ll find these resources to be invaluable in building a more welcoming, supportive practice.
March 2021 | Diverse Elders Coalition
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
2020 Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment
Pennsylvanians ages 65 and older were participants in 64 counties that
partipcated in the 2020 PA LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment.
February 2021 | Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center and Research & Evaluation Group at PHMC
This guide is part of a visioning project in Massachusetts, seeking to answer the question: If we want to have a thriving, happy and healthy LGBT older adult community in Massachusetts in 2025, what changes in services, health care, and policy should we make now?
December 2020 | The Fenway Institute
Developing LGBT-inclusive Long-term Care Services and Supports
This article provides practical tips and resources for developing LGBT-inclusive long-term care services and supports.
June 2020 | Sherrill Wayland SAGE
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
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
Los servicios personalizados y las personas LGBT con discapacidades
Los servicios personalizados y las personas LGBT con discapacidades
April 2020 | Christie Carter
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
Juego de roles: Cómo hacer preguntas sobre la orientación sexual y la identidad de género
Juego de roles: Cómo hacer preguntas sobre la orientación sexual y la identidad de género
April 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Building an Organizational Response to Health Disparities
This fact sheet provides resources on how to identify, prioritize, and take action on health disparities by championing the Disparities Action Statement in your organization.
November 2019 | CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Introducing the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems
The National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) is a new initiative from the Administration for Community Living and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that helps States, Tribes, and Territories implement person-centered thinking, planning, and practice in line with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy.
November 2019 | NCAPPS
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
Definiciones & Términos Comunes
Definiciones & Términos Comunes
July 2019 | National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
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
Algunos estados están obligados por ley a solicitar esta información. En otros estados, algunas agencias toman muchas medidas para obtener tanta información como les sea posible sobre las comunidades a las que sirven.
July 2019 | SAGE National Resource Center on LGBT Aging Agradecemos especialmente a Yuisa Gimeno del condado de Los Ángeles Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral Servicios para Adultos Mayores y Comunitarios (WDACS) Agencia Local para Adultos Mayores (AAA) por su ayuda en la elaboración de esta hoja informativa.
A SNAPSHOT GUIDE to Locating Health, Wellness, & Support Information and Resources Including a Professionals’ Toolkit
May 2019 | Vicki Stanley SAGECare Trainer
See this resource guide for a listing of LGBT+ friendly programs and services in Tennessee.
May 2019 | Vicki Stanley SAGECare Trainer
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
Maintaining Dignity: Understanding and Responding to the Challenges Facing Older LGBT Americans
An AARP Survey of LGBT adults age 45 plus
April 2019 | AARP Research
Questions About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Aging Services
Why am I being asked about my sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity? Is this a question you are being asked during an intake with an older adult? If so then this fact sheet is for you.
March 2019 | National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Training the Aging Network to Provide Culturally Competent Care for LGBTQ Older Adults
This brief explores the need for LGBT Cultural Competency training in health and aging services.
March 2019 | Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation
Role Play: Asking Questions About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
This handout provides Role Play scenarios to assist aging providers in asking and answering questions related to sexual orientation and gender identity during an intake or interview process.
November 2018
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
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
This document provides examples of demographic questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity in the following languages – English, Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, & Russian.
July 2018 | Department of Aging and Adult Services City and County of San Francisco California
LGBT Affirming Intake: Sample Questions
Sample questions for LGBT inclusive intake forms.
June 2018 | National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and SAGECare
Admisión afirmativa para las personas LGBT: Ejemplos de preguntas
Admisión afirmativa para las personas LGBT: Ejemplos de preguntas (Spanish version of LGBT Affirming Intake Questions).
June 2018 | National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and SAGECare
Maintaining Dignity: Understanding & Responding to the Needs of Older LGBT Americans Infographic
New AARP national survey finds most LGBT adults want but don’t have access to LGBT-sensitive care and services.
March 2018 | AARP Angela Houghton
Successful Outcomes of the LGBT Aging Policy Task Force
Four years ago, the San Francisco LGBT Aging Policy Task Force concluded its 18-month tenure by submitting its final report, LGBT Aging at the Golden Gate: San Francisco Policy Issues and Recommendations, to the Board of Supervisors.
March 2018 | by Dr. Marcy Adelman. This article originally appeared in the San Francisco Bay Times and is re-posted from the Diverse Elders Coalition.
Plan Your Way to Better Inclusion of LGBT Elders
Hear from Area Agencies on Aging who have been successful in including LGBT older adults in their programming. Topics covered include how planning has helped with LGBT outreach and services, as well as challenges and lessons learned. This webinar was hosted by n4a and SAGE’s National Resource Center on LGBT Aging with guest speakers from the Administration on Community Living, ElderSource, and Multnomah County Aging, Disability & Veterans Services.
March 2018 | SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Infographic highlighting the importance of the Equality Act for LGBT older adults.
November 2017 | SAGE National LGBTQ Task Force
Principles for Person-directed Services and Supports during Serious Illness
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) believe that every person has the right to make choices and to control their own decisions. This right is independent of age or disability or stage of illness.
October 2017 | Administration for Community Living
Senior Centers & Outreach to LGBT Older Adults
This fact sheet provides strategies and resources for Senior Centers to as they increase outreach and services to LGBT older adults.
September 2017 | National Resource Center on LGBT Aging prepared by Sherrill Wayland
Caregiving and LGBT Concerns in Michigan: A Guide for Caregivers
This guide was created in 2016 and published in 2017 as a collaborative effort of the ACLU of Michigan, SAGE Metro Detroit and the three Area Agencies on Aging serving Southeastern Michigan: Detroit Area Agency on Aging, AAA1-B, and The Senior Alliance.
July 2017 | ACLU of Michigan in collaboration with AAA1-B Detroit Area Agency on Aging SAGE Metro Detroit and The Senior Alliance
LGBT-Inclusive Example Outreach Materials
Provided by SAGE Detroit and Southeast Michigan Area Agencies on Aging the Caregiver Flyer and Program Rack Card serve as models for LGBT-inclusive outreach.
July 2017 | Southeast Michigan Area Agencies on Aging and SAGE Detroit
LGBT Needs Assessment Survey City of Los Angeles Department of Aging 2016-2020 Area Plan
This LGBT Needs Assessment Survey provided by the City Los Angeles, Department of Aging serves as a model for assessing the LGBT community as part of preparing area plans.
July 2017 | City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
This Meals on Wheels Application provided by Bergen County Division of Senior Services, Aging & Disability Resource Connection serves as an example of an application that has LGBT inclusive relationship, sexual orientation and gender identity data and demographic questions.
July 2017 | Bergen County Division of Senior Services Aging & Disability Resource Connection
Senior Center Meal Registration Form
This Registration Form provided by Bergen County Division of Senior Services, Aging & Disability Resource Connection serves as an example of a client registration form with LGBT inclusive sexual orientation and gender identity questions.
July 2017 | Bergen County Division of Senior Services Aging & Disability Resource Connection
Provided by the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), the COMPASS is the primary screening tool for NYSOFA and assists in the development of person-centered plans. This tool serves as a model with LGBT inclusive relationship, sexual orientation and gender identity questions.
July 2017 | New York State Office for the Aging
Area Agency on Aging Community Assessment Survey (English and Spanish Versions)
This community assessment survey, provided by the Pima County Area Agency on Aging – is used for creating the area plan. The survey is an example of using LGBT affirming sexual orientation and gender identity questions in the demographics section. This survey is provided in English and Spanish languages.
July 2017 | Pima County Area Agency on Aging
LGBT Aging at the Golden Gate: San Francisco Policy Issues & Recommendations (2014)
This report, from 2014, serves as a model for working with LGBT communities to determine needs and recommendations for serving LGBT older adults. The San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Aging Policy Task Force and this final Report are products of a community effort to raise the profile of issues affecting LGBT seniors in San Francisco. The Task Force was established at the urging of LGBT community members following a community-led process that started in the San Francisco’s Human Rights Commission’s LGBT Advisory Committee.
July 2017 | San Francisco LGBT Aging Policy Task Force
Invitation Letter for LGBT Key Stakeholder Planning Meeting
This letter provided by ElderSource in Jacksonville, FL is provided as a sample for inviting LGBT stakeholders to a meeting as a first step in forming an LGBT task force, committee or working group.
July 2017 | ElderSource
This 2015 report serves as a model for a how a State worked with LGBT stakeholders through an LGBT Aging Commission resulting in recommendations for LGBT older adult data collection, needs assessments, cultural competency training and evaluation, outreach and access, service delivery, complaint resolution and legislation.
July 2017 | Massachusetts LGBT Aging Commission
This guide assists State and Local aging networks and organizations with developing and enhancing LGBT-inclusive plans and services.
July 2017 | National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
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
Southeast Michigan Report on Increasing LGBT Cultural Competency of Area Agencies on Aging 2014-1015
Report from Southeast Michigan – Detroit Area Agency on Aging (1-A), Area Agency on Aging 1-B, The Senior Alliance (1-C), and the LGBT Older Adult Coalition.
April 2017 | Detroit Area Agency on Aging (1-A) Area Agency on Aging 1-B The Senior Alliance (1-C) and the LGBT Older Adult Coalition
Aging Network Planning Tools: LGBT Older Adult Community Assessments & Reports
Designed to provide the Aging Network and LGBT organizations updated links to LGBT Community Assessments and Reports that can help with planning LGBT inclusive services.
March 2017 | SAGE
Fact Sheet: National Consortium on Aging Resources for Seniors’ Equity
Funded by the Administration on Community Living (ACL), the National Consortium on Aging Resources for Seniors’ Equity works to decrease the prevalence of disparities among racial, ethnic minority and LGBT older adults, their families and caregivers, by providing technical assistance to the Aging Network.
March 2017 | Consortium Members
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
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.
October 2011 | The Joint Commission
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