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.[1] ### Historic Partnership and Long-Term Care Equality Index This acknowledgment highlights the ongoing impact of HRC Foundation and SAGE's partnership, launched in 2019 at the ASA Conference in New Orleans, to improve long-term care for LGBTQ older adults. A key initiative is the **Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI)**, the first nationwide assessment of how care facilities treat LGBTQ residents, building on HRC's **Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)**.[1][2][4] ### Addressing Critical Needs The partnership addresses invisibility and discrimination faced by LGBTQ elders in care settings, where a national survey found only 22% felt open about their identities, 89% expected staff discrimination, and 43% reported mistreatment. With projections of 4.7 million LGBTQ elders needing care by 2030, efforts include the “Commitment to Caring” pledge—signed first by ASA—and SAGECare training for inclusive, person-centered care.[1][2][3] ### Broader Impact and Resources SAGE's SAGECare provides workforce education, consulting, on-demand modules, and state-required training that aligns with LEI and HEI standards, fostering equitable services amid health disparities.[2][3][4]