Retirement Concerns on Aging ​

Are you getting to that point in life where age has become a concern? Read on!!! Recognition by the American Society on Aging On March 27, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Health & Aging team and SAGE were honored by the American Society on Aging (ASA). This acknowledgment highlights their leadership and dedication to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults through inclusive health and aging initiatives. About SAGE and Its Services SAGE is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit focused on LGBTQ+ older adults, founded in 1978. Through its SAGECare division, SAGE provides expert-led LGBTQ+ competency training, consulting, and on-demand modules designed to help healthcare and aging services organizations deliver person-centered, affirming care. SAGECare programs help organizations meet state-mandated training requirements and qualify for recognized benchmarks such as the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index and the Long-Term Care Equality Index. Impact of Person-Centered LGBTQ+ Care Delivering person-centered care is vital for LGBTQ+ older adults, as they have unique life experiences that influence their health and relationships with providers. Staff who are trained to recognize and address these differences can offer more compassionate and personalized support. In turn, organizations foster greater trust and can better serve all members of diverse communities. Sector-Wide Collaboration and Long-Term Care Collaboration between agencies, community-based organizations, and service providers is essential for creating culturally responsive care environments for LGBTQ+ older adults. Efforts include developing inclusive housing, promoting provider training, and improving the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data for more effective care. Tools like the Long-Term Care Equality Index, developed by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE, guide organizations in transforming policies and delivering equitable, welcoming services for everyone.