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

Hechos sobre el enveiecimiento en personas LGBTQ+

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

July 2023

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

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

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

Rolling Up Our Sleeves with PRIDE: The Importance of Updated COVID Vaccines for LGBTQ+ Health

On May 18, 2023 SAGE hosted an engaging discussion about LGBTQ+ health and COVID vaccines. Hear from LGBTQ+ elders, researchers, and experts in the field.

May 2023

Financial Wellness and Older LGBTQ+ People

May 2023 | Consumer Fraud Protection Bureau, Federal Trade Commission, National Center on Elder Abuse and SAGE

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

Family Caregiving in Diverse Communities

Diverse Elders Coalition and its members, in partnership with the National Alliance for Caregiving, discuss findings from their recently released report, Family Caregiving for Older Adults from Diverse Communities.

December 2021 | Diverse Elders Coalition and National Alliance for Caregiving

How to Be an Ally to Transgender Older Adults Webinar

November 2021

Self Care for the Caregiver

Self Care for the Caregiver provides a discussion that explores the challenges and joys of caregiving, and tips for caregivers to support self-care and achieve balance.

May 2021 | Bill Gross, SAGE Assistant Director and Julie Ugoretz, SAGE Program Coordinator

Accessing Services and Supports During a Pandemic

This webinar hosted by SAGE, Diverse Elders Coalition and National Alliance for Caregiving provides a discussion on caregiving during the pandemic including day to challenges, tips for self-care and useful caregiving resources.

November 2020 | SAGE, Diverse Elders Coalition, and National Alliance for Caregiving

LGBTQ Older Adults and COVID-19: Tools, Supports and Solutions for Navigating the Pandemic

Presented by Staff Attorneys and Advocates from SAGE, Human Rights Campaign, and Lambda Legal, this webinar provides practical tips and resources on your legal rights and planning tools to help navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2020 | SAGE, Lambda Legal, Human Rights Campaign

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

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

Key Considerations in Developing LGBT Friendly Service Enhriched Affordable Houisng

This webinar walks LGBT providers through the affordable housing development process.

December 2017

Key Considerations in Home Safety and Modifications

This webinar will provide LGBT consumers and providers basic understanding of home safety tips and lower-cost home modifications to assist LGBT older adults to safely age in place.

December 2017 | SAGE

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

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.

The OUT Agenda: KPFK Radio Show

The OUT Agenda, available online through Pacifica Radio, KPFK in California, is hosted by Chris Coleman and Rita Gonzales. This show interviews Hilary Meyer, SAGE's Director of National Programs.

September 2014 | KPFK Public Radio

Benefits for Same-Sex Couples Post DOMA

This December 2013 webinar looks at the implications of the June 2013 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Section 3 the Defense of Marriage Act on benefits for same-sex couples.

December 2013

Robyn Sullivan on SAGEWorks

Robyn Sullivan, a recent New York City resident, shares her story on how she found help and a job through SAGEWorks.

November 2013 | Christina DaCosta, Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders & The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

Be a Healthy Caregiver Blog Talk Radio

This is an episode of the Blog Talk Radio 30-minute show "Be A Healthy Caregiver" featuring guests Hilary Meyer, Director of SAGE’s National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and Tom Duffy, from Secret Garden.

May 2013 | Chris McClellan, Host of Be a Healthy Cargiver

Why Should Your Aging Organization Request a Cultural Competency Training?

NRC Certified Trainer, Doreen Bermudez, explains why an Aging organization should have a cultural competency training by the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging.

December 2012

Why Should Your LGBT Organization Request a Cultural Competency Training?

NRC Certified Trainer, Doreen Bermudez, explains why an LGBT organization should have a cultural competency training by the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging.

December 2012 | The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

La Importancia de Obtener un Entrenamiento Para Trabajar con Personas Mayores LGBT

La Importancia de Obtener un Entrenamiento Para Trabajar con Personas Mayores LGBT

December 2012

Natalie 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

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Ruling

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Ruling

November 2012 | Natalie Chin, Lambda Legal, SAGE and The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

Natalie 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

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About LGBT & HIV Housing Discrimination

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About LGBT & HIV Housing Discrimination

November 2012 | Natalie Chin, Lambda Legal, SAGE and the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

Natalie 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

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act

Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act.

November 2012 | Natalie Chin, Lambda Legal, SAGE and the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

Natalie 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

Resiliency and Quality of Life of Older Adult Lesbians with Alcoholism

This video describes the aging research by Dr. Noell Rowan, University of Louisville, regarding older adult lesbians with alcoholism with a focus on resiliency and quality of life. The rationale for the study is described along with initial findings.

February 2012 | Dr. Noell Rowan

The Graying of AIDS: Stories from an Aging Epidemic

A multimedia piece honoring some of our longterm survivors, produced by The Graying of AIDS in honor of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (September 18, 2011).

September 2011 | Graying of AIDS

Standing Up To Stigma: Challenging HIV Discrimination in Long Term Care

A video by The Graying of AIDS Project, produced for AARP, about a man forced out of his assisted living facility because he has HIV.

September 2011 | AARP, Graying of AIDS

National LGBT Aging Roundtable Presents: LGBT Affordable Housing and Alternatives, Part I

This podcast (part 1 of 2) includes a broad overview of the national LGBT housing landscape, with a focus on planned and existing LGBT older adult housing.

August 2011 | National LGBT Aging Roundtable

National LGBT Aging Roundtable Presents: LGBT Affordable Housing and Alternatives, Part II

This podcast (part 2 of 2) includes community based alternatives to LGBT-focused housing options such as homesharing and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities.

August 2011 | National LGBT Aging Roundtable

Aging POZitively

This short documentary, produced by SAGE at Center on Halsted, highlights three older people living with HIV.

July 2011

Tom 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..

Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee Delivers a Special Message for SAGE at OutGiving 2011

Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee offered a special message to attendees of the March 2011 OutGiving conference, a national gathering of LGBT and allied donors.

June 2011

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - Q&A Section

US Administration on Aging-produced webinar about aging with HIV - Q&A Section.

June 2011 | Administration on Aging

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - Intro by Kathy Greenlee and Presenter Stephen Karpiak

This audio portion from the AoA Webinar "Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30" is an introduction by Kathy Greenlee and contains the presentation from Stephen Karpiak.

June 2011 | Administration on Aging

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - PowerPoint Presentation

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - Slides from PowerPoint presentation.

June 2011 | Administration on Aging

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - Presenter Jane Fowler

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - presentation from Jane Fowler.

June 2011 | Administration on Aging

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - Presenter Doreen Bermudez

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - presentation from Doreen Bermudez.

June 2011 | Administration on Aging

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - Presenter Courtney Williams

AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - presentation from Courtney Williams

June 2011 | Administration on Aging

Video: LGBT Older Adults & Social Security

This video, created before the June 2013 US Supreme Court decision overturning Section 3 of DOMA, was a primer on Social Security disparities between LGBT adults and their heterosexual counterparts.

May 2011 | Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) and The Movement Advancement Project

Tom Sciacca, Esq. Discusses the Legal Pros and Cons of Marrying Your Partner

Tom Sciacca, Trusts and Estates attorney, discusses the legal impact of marrying your partner.

May 2011 | Tom Sciacca, Esq.

Tom Sciacca, Esq. Explains the Importance of Wills

Tom Sciacca, Trusts and Estates attorney, discusses the importance of Wills to the LGBT community.

May 2011 | Tom Sciacca, Esq.

Tom 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.

Supporting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community through Illness, Death and Grief

The Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) hosted a webinar, "Supporting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community through Illness, Death and Grief."

April 2011

LGBT advocate Phyllis Lyon talks about long-term care

Very short video of LGBT advocate Phyllis Lyon talking about long-term care.

April 2011

LGBT Older Adults and Caregiving: Unique Needs

An overview of the unique needs and challenges facing LGBT caregivers.

April 2011

Clip from Documentary Gen Silent: Lawrence Discusses Caregiving

Lawrence discusses unexpectedly becoming a caregiver for Alexandre, his partner of 38 years. A special thank you to director Stu Maddux for permission to use this clip.

April 2011

Clip from Documentary Gen Silent: Fear of Hostile Home Care Workers

Lawrence describes his partner Alexandre’s fear that paid home care providers will know that they are gay. A special thank you to director Stu Maddux for permission to use this clip.

April 2011

National Resource Center on LGBT Aging Director Hilary Meyer on Caregiving

Hilary Meyer, Director of the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, discusses issues facing LGBT older adults, especially as they relate to caregiving.

February 2011

Technical Assistance Resource Center: Promoting Appropriate LTC Supports for Older LGBT Older Adults

The American Society on Aging (ASA) presents a webinar on the challenges facing LGBT older adults, and existing solutions, such as the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging. This recorded webinar was originally a presentation of the American Society on Aging (ASA), and is available here by permission.

October 2010

Trailer for Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement

This documentary presents the story of two young women who met and fell in love in the closeted 1960s--leading to an engagement that would span more than 40 years.

June 2009