Retirement Concerns on Aging ​

Are you getting to that point in life where age has become a concern? Read on!!! ### Recognition at ASA Conference 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.[1] ### Historic Partnership Launch In 2019, HRC Foundation and SAGE announced a groundbreaking partnership at the ASA Conference in New Orleans to enhance long-term care for LGBTQ older adults, introducing the first-ever Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI).[1] This index assesses facilities on LGBTQ-inclusive policies, building on HRC's Healthcare Equality Index, and includes a “Commitment to Caring” pledge, with ASA as the first signatory.[1] ### Addressing Key Challenges LGBTQ elders often face discrimination, with a national survey showing only 22% feel open about their identities in facilities, 89% expect staff bias, and 43% report mistreatment.[1] Leaders like HRC President Chad Griffin and SAGE CEO Michael Adams emphasized the urgency, predicting 4.7 million LGBTQ elders needing care by 2030.[1] ### Ongoing Impact and 2025 Achievements The LEI continues as a biennial tool, with 274 communities across 33 states participating in 2025; 11% earned "Leader" status, including all five NYC Health + Hospitals post-acute facilities.[2] It benchmarks areas like non-discrimination, staff training, and public commitment, supporting inclusive care amid concerns for 78% of LGBTQ adults 45+ about aging support.[2] HRC President Kelley Robinson and SAGE CEO Michael Adams highlighted its role in ensuring dignity, especially for elders of color, transgender individuals, and those in rural areas.[2]