Planning For Lifelong Care: Guiding Questions For Transgender & Non-Binary People Webinar
The SAGE National Resource Center is joined by the Transgender Law Center for the webinar Planning for Lifelong Care Webinar - Guiding Questions for Transgender & Non-binary People to Plan for Dementia and Other Serious Illnesses.
November 2023
Learn More Go to Web SitePlanning for Lifelong Care: Guiding Questions for Transgender & Non-Binary People to Plan for Dementia and Other Serious Illness
This guide provides tips and resources on planning and care for transgender and non-binary people.
September 2023 | Simmons, A., Madhav, K., & Ortiz, A. (2023). Planning for Lifelong Care: Guiding Questions for Transgender and Non-Binary People to Plan for Dementia and Other Serious Illness. Oakland, CA: Transgender Law Center.
Learn More Download PDFSimple Steps in Supporting Older LGBTQ+ Friends and Loved Ones at End-of-Life
Being present with our LGBTQ friends and loved ones during the end of life is often an emotional, yet rewarding journey. Offering support is the first step, but knowing what and how to offer this support can be overwhelming.
October 2021 | National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Learn More Download PDFWhy routinely collecting sexual orientation and gender identity information matters for elders
In this Q&A, Carey Candrian, PhD, discusses the importance of collecting information related to sexual orientation and gender identity in hospice and palliative care settings.
January 2020 | Carey Candrian, PhD
Learn MoreSAGE's National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline............... 877-360-LGBT
SAGE's National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can request to speak with someone in English or Spanish by calling 877-360-LGBT.
August 2019
Learn More Download PDF | 877-360-LGBTEnd-of-Life Perceptions and Preparations of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Older Adults
Little is known about what LGBT older adults think of, prepare for, and want for their end-of-life care experience. In order to fill the gap in knowledge, two researchers from Saint Louis University interviewed 17 LGBT individuals, 60 years and older.
May 2018 | Daniel B. Stewart, MSG - School of Social Work, Saint Louis University & SAGE of PROMO Fund and Brandy Fox, MSHCE - Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics, Saint Louis University
Learn More Download PDFSpiritual Care & Non-Religious Elders: Individualized Spiritual Care
This fact sheets discusses ways chaplains can provide spiritual support and resources to non-religious LGBT older adults.
February 2018 | Judith Sullivan, RN, EdD, MDiv Volunteer Chaplin, Hebrew SeniorLife and Rehabilitation Center
Learn More Download PDFSpiritual Themes in the Lives of LGBT Elders
This fact sheet explores the spiritual lives of LGBT elders through spiritual themes rooted in a person's search for meaning and purpose in life.
February 2018 | Rabbi Sara Paasche-Orlow, Hebrew SeniorLife
Learn More Download PDFThe Impact of Trauma History on End of Life for LGBT Elders
This fact sheet provides an understanding of how a history of trauma may impact end of life spiritual support for LGBT elders and suggestions for professional caregivers.
February 2018 | Rev. Mary Martha Thiel, ACPE Certified Education, BCC, APC Director of Clinical Pastoral Education, Hebrew SeniorLife
Learn More Download PDFLGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care: A Practical Guide to Transforming Professional Practice - Q&A with author Kimberly, D. Acquaviva
This article is a Q&A with Kimberly D. Acquaviva, author of LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care: A Practical Guide to Transforming Professional Practice.
May 2017 | Kimberly D. Acquaviva, PhD, MSW
Learn More Download PDFNeed a Lifeline? Advance Medical Directives Will Protect Your Health Care Decisions
This article discusses the importance of advance planning.
April 2016 | Alex Kent SAGECAP Program, Replication Coordinator
Learn More Download PDFCreating End-of-Life Documents for Trans Individuals: An Advocate's Guide
This publication is a guide to creating end-of-life documents with specific language that protects the interests of transgender individuals in having their gender identity and expression respected.
October 2014 | National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and Whitman-Walker Health
Learn More Download PDFStart End of Life Planning Early to Reduce the Chances of Guardianship
End of life planning article from the American Society on Aging blog.
February 2014
Learn More Download PDFTake the Power: Tools for Life and Financial Planning
Lambda Legal has prepared this toolkit, with information on creating wills, protecting your medical and end-of-life decisions, and more, so that you can take the power and create a more secure future for yourself and your family.
January 2014 | Lambda Legal
Learn More Download PDFNatalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Hospital Visitation Directives
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Hospital Visitation Directives
November 2012 | Natalie Chin, Lambda Legal, SAGE and The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Learn More Go to Web SiteNatalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Health Care Proxies & Living Wills
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Health Care Proxies & Living Wills
November 2012 | Natalie Chin, Lambda Legal, SAGE and the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Learn More Go to Web SiteNatalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Funeral Directives
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Funeral Directives
November 2012 | Natalie Chin, Lambda Legal, SAGE and the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Learn More Go to Web SiteNatalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Wills
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Wills
November 2012 | Natalie Chin, Lambda Legal, SAGE and the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Learn More Go to Web SiteGiving Someone a Power of Attorney For Your Health Care
This guide, with an easy to use legal form for all adults, is prepared by the American Bar Association.
June 2012 | Commission on Law and Aging, American Bar Association
Learn More Download PDFNYS Marriage Equality: Focus on Estate Planning
Trusts and Estates attorney, Tom Sciacca, Esq., details the importance of estate planning in relation to New York State's passage of marriage equality.
July 2011 | Tom Sciacca, Esq.
Learn More Download PDFTom Sciacca, Esq. Explains the Importance of Marriage Equality in New York State
Tom Sciacca, Trusts and Estates attorney, discusses the importance of marriage equality in New York State pertaining to end-of-life decisions and estate planning.
July 2011 | Tom Sciacca, Esq..
Learn More Go to Web SiteAsuntos 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
Learn More Download PDFTom Sciacca, Esq. Explains the Importance of Advance Directives
Tom Sciacca, Trusts and Estates attorney, discusses the importance of Advance Directives to the LGBT community.
May 2011 | Tom Sciacca, Esq.
Learn More Go to Web SiteThe Legal Documents Every LGBT Older Adult Needs
Examples of what you need to put in writing to protect your financial, health care and end-of-life decisions.
April 2011
Learn MoreFour Conversations Caregivers Need to Have. Now.
Do you know your loved one’s health care and financial wishes? Talk about it now, so you can protect those decisions.
April 2011
Learn MoreLOS DOCUMENTOS LEGALES QUE TODAS LAS PERSONAS LGBT DE MÁS EDAD NECESITAN
Lo que necesitas poner por escrito para proteger tus decisiones financieras, de cuidado de la salud y de fin de la vida.
April 2011
Learn MoreToma el control: Herramientas de planificación legal y financiera
Lambda Legal ha preparado esta guía para ayudarte a tomar el control, de manera que puedas crear un futuro más seguro para ti y tu familia.
November 2010 | Lambda Legal
Learn More Download PDFLGBT Older Adults and Estate Tax and Inheritance
This issue brief details how current estate and inheritance laws fail to recognize LGBT people's relationships, contributing to LGBT older adult's financial insecurity.
September 2010 | Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE), Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
Learn More Download PDFGay and Lesbian Elders: Estate Planning and End-of-Life Decision Making
This one-click download through SSRN will take you to a law review article discussing estate planning for gay and lesbian elders.
August 2010 | Nancy J. Knauer
Learn MorePlanning with Purpose: Legal Basics for LGBT Elders
Provides basic information about select areas of the law that are important to LGBT elders, especially individuals and couples who are age 55 and over. Note: This publication was created before the June 2013 US Supreme Court decision overturning Section 3 of DOMA, so some information contained herein may no longer be applicable.
June 2009 | National Center for Lesbian Rights, Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)
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