Retirement Concerns on Aging ​

Are you getting to that point in life where age has become a concern? Read on!!! ### HRCF and SAGE Earn Prestigious Recognition On March 27, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Health & Aging team partnered with SAGE to receive recognition from the American Society on Aging (ASA) for their impactful work.[1] ### Spotlight on LGBTQ+ Older Adults' Needs This accolade highlights ongoing efforts to address health and social challenges faced by LGBTQ+ older adults, who often encounter barriers like discriminatory home and community-based services (HCBS), even in inclusive areas like San Francisco.[1] ### Key Medicaid Opportunities for Better Care States and providers can leverage Medicaid to improve outcomes through strategies like contracting with community-based organizations (CBOs) for culturally responsive services, such as housing navigation by groups like Openhouse.[1] Additional steps include developing LGBTQ+-friendly supportive housing, as seen in California's $570 million investment, and enhancing collection of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data for personalized care.[1] ### Tools for Long-Term Change The collaboration produced the Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI), a tool promoting inclusivity in residential long-term care settings to reduce disparities and isolation.[1]