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
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Intake + Engagement for Elder Justice Professionals
Many older people navigate a range of health, social, and economic concerns as they age. For older LGBTQ+ adults who have experienced historical harassment, stigma, and discrimination, these challenges can be even greater. This fact sheet provides elder justice professionals with tips and resources for engaging with LGBTQ+ adults.
February 2023 | NCEA Academy for Professional Excellence APSWI Keck School of Medicine SAGE National Resource Center
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
A Spotlight on Two Spirit Elders and Elder Justice Facts
Based on findings from the Two Spirit Elders Resource and Information Guide.
November 2021 | National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative University of North Dakota Keck School of Medicine of USC National Center on Elder Abuse SAGE National Resoure Center on LGBT Aging
Mistreatment of LGBT Elders (Updated 2020)
This research brief, developed by the National Center on Elder Abuse, Keck School of Medicine and the SAGE National Resource Center on LGBT Aging describes information related to LGBT elder abuse.
October 2020 | Keck School of Medicine National Center on Elder Abuse and the SAGE National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Building Support for LGBT Elder Justice: Celebrating Pride and World Elder Abuse Awareness
presented by SAGE’s National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and the National Center on Elder Abuse.
July 2020 | National Center on Elder Abuse and SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
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
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
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
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
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
Family Violence and Prevention Services Act 30th Anniversary Video Health & Whole Communities
For over 30 years, the Family Violence and Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) has supported community-driven solutions to domestic violence, domestic and dating violence prevention education, and a network of programs and services to respond to domestic violence across the country, territories and tribal communities.
October 2015 | The FVPSA moving picture infographic is a product of the Domestic Violence Resource Network (DVRN), with special recognition of the National Domestic Violence Hotline and National Resource Center on Domestic Violence for their creativity and hard work.
Recruiting LGBT People as Volunteers for Your SMP Program
Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. This tip sheet provides suggestions on how to outreach to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, in order that they become volunteers in the SMP network.
September 2014 | SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Older Adults & Medicare Fraud Prevention
Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) developed this handout to be given out to lesbian, gay and bisexual older adultsthat includes the SMP targeted messaging of “Protect, Detect, Report.”
September 2014 | SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders)
Providing Services to LGB Older Adults: Tips for SMP Staff and Volunteers
This tip sheet is intended for Senior Medicare Patrol staff and volunteers to provide basic information on the lesbian, gay and bisexual older adult communities.
September 2014
Providing Services to Transgender Older Adults: Tips for SMP Staff and Volunteers
This tip sheet, developed by SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) and FORGE Transgender Aging Network, is intended for SMP staff and volunteers to provide basic information on working with transgender older adults.
September 2014 | SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) FORGE Transgender Aging Network
Transgender Older Adults & Medicare Fraud Prevention
SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) and FORGE Transgender Aging Network developed this handout to be given out to transgender older adults as part of the Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer program. It provides information about specific issues related to Medicare fraud protection and the transgender community.
September 2014 | SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) FORGE Transgender Aging Network
This comprehensive article, written for for LGBT older adults and their loved ones, discusses warning signs for LGBT elder abuse.
January 2013 | FORGE Transgender Aging Network; National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
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.
January 2013 | FORGE Transgender Aging Network; National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
MISTREATMENT OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) ELDERS
This 4-page research brief, developed by the National Center on Elder Abuse, describes information related to LGBT elder abuse.
January 2013 | National Center on Elder Abuse
Una guía para conocer sus derechos diseñada para las personas lesbianas, gay, bisexual y transgénera
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.
December 2011 | National Center for Lesbian Rights; Lavender Seniors of the East Bay; Transgender Law Center; Openhouse; Planning for Elders
The LGBT Senior Population’s Risk of Elder Abuse
This short article gives an overview of LGBT elder abuse issues.
August 2011 | Hilary Meyer Director National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
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.
July 2011 | FORGE
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.
June 2011 | Daniel Redman
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.
June 2011 | Daniel Redman
LGBT advocate Phyllis Lyon talks about long-term care
Very short video of LGBT advocate Phyllis Lyon talking about long-term care.
April 2011
Excerpt from: LGBT Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities: 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.
April 2011 | National Senior Citizens Law Center in collaboration with Lambda Legal National Center for Lesbian Rights National Center for Transgender Equality National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)
A short fact sheet on partner abuse in LGBTQ couples.
January 2010 | The Network/La Red
Tips for Representing LGBT Victims of Domestic Violence in Court
This is a short tip sheet for attorneys working with LGBT domestic violence cases.
January 2010 | Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Community Center
Sexual Violence, Elder Abuse, and Sexuality of Transgender Adults Age 50+: Results of Three Surveys
This article includes information on what transgender older adults view as elder abuse, along with their experiences of sexual violence.
June 2008 | Loree Cook-Daniels and Michael Munson
LGBT Community and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources
This is a compilation of information and resources on domestic violence in the LGBT community.
June 2007 | Mary Allen, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
LGBT Domestic Violence Fact Sheet
This is a short introduction to domestic violence among same-sex couples.
January 2005 | Center for American Progress
Lesbian, Gay Male, Bisexual and Transgendered Elders: Elder Abuse and Neglect Issues
This is a reprint of one of the earliest (1997) articles on LGBT elder abuse.
January 2002 | Loree Cook-Daniels
Power and Control in Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Bisexual Relationships
This “power and control wheel” specifies the tactics that may be used by abusers of LGBT people.
January 2000 | New York Anti-Violence Project