Retirement Concerns on Aging ​

Are you getting to that point in life where age has become a concern? Read on!!! Recognition for Advocacy and Community Impact On March 27, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Health & Aging team and SAGE were honored by the American Society on Aging (ASA). This recognition highlights their partnership and longstanding efforts to support the health, safety, and equality of LGBTQ+ older adults. About SAGE and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation SAGE is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. It offers training, consulting, resources, and policy advocacy to help healthcare providers deliver compassionate, person-centered care. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation also actively supports inclusive policies and resources, collaborating closely with SAGE to set care standards and improve services for LGBTQ+ elders. Facing the Future Together To address ongoing challenges—including the removal of vital LGBTQ+ resources from federal platforms—SAGE and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created "Facing the Future Together: FAQs, Guidance & Resources for LGBTQ+ Older Adults." This guide provides community, healthcare, financial, safety, and legal resources, serving as a reliable hub to aid LGBTQ+ seniors and their allies during uncertain times. SAGE and the Foundation emphasize resilience and encourage sharing the guide to ensure no one in the community feels invisible. Supporting Culturally Responsive Care Both organizations promote provider education and organizational changes across healthcare and aging services. Their joint initiatives include the Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI), a tool that helps care providers assess and improve their ability to offer inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals. Their work advocates for equitable access to housing, healthcare, and social support, and encourages systematic collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data for better-informed care. Continuing Commitment For nearly five decades, SAGE and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation have worked together to compile, update, and share resources supporting LGBTQ+ individuals as they age. Their continued commitment ensures that LGBTQ+ older adults can access the community support, dignified care, and advocacy needed to thrive.