Retirement Concerns on Aging ​

Are you getting to that point in life where age has become a concern? Read on!!! ### Recognition by American Society on Aging On March 27, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Health & Aging team and SAGE received recognition from the American Society on Aging (ASA) for their collaborative efforts.[user_content] ### NYC Health + Hospitals Earns Top Honors All five NYC Health + Hospitals post-acute care facilities were named LGBTQ+ Long-Term Care Equality Leaders in the 2025 Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI), a joint initiative by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE. These facilities rank among the top 11% of the 274 participating nursing homes across 33 states, evaluated on LGBTQ+ inclusion policies like non-discrimination, staff training, and public commitment to the community.[1] ### Key LEI Benchmarks and Impact The LEI assesses areas such as legal protections for LGBTQ+ residents, visitors, and staff, alongside best practices for inclusivity. Leaders like NYC Health + Hospitals emphasize ongoing staff training to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ elders, who often face higher risks of isolation—78% of those 45+ worry about future support, per AARP data.[1] ### Statements from Leaders NYC Health + Hospitals Senior Vice President Khoi Luong highlighted their history of culturally sensitive care, while Chief Diversity Officer Ivelesse Mendez-Justiniano stressed equitable, patient-centered health services. HRC President Kelley Robinson praised participants for enabling LGBTQ+ elders to age with dignity, and SAGE CEO Michael Adams noted the index's focus on vulnerable groups like elders of color and those in rural areas.[1] ### Broader SAGE and HRC Efforts SAGE, the nation's oldest nonprofit for LGBTQ+ older adults, advances inclusion through SAGECare trainings that qualify for LEI and Healthcare Equality Index standards, offering workforce education, consulting, and on-demand modules for aging services.[3] These tools address health disparities and promote person-centered care amid challenges like discrimination in long-term services.[2][1]