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 Announcement This acknowledgment ties back to a key partnership announced by HRC Foundation and SAGE at the ASA Conference in New Orleans. The initiative launched the **Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI)**, the first nationwide assessment of long-term care facilities' treatment of LGBTQ residents, building on HRC's **Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)**.[1] ### Addressing Critical Needs LGBTQ older adults face significant challenges, including discrimination and mistreatment in care settings. A national survey revealed only 22% felt open about their identities with staff, 89% anticipated discrimination, and 43% experienced mistreatment. By 2030, up to 4.7 million LGBTQ elders may seek care, highlighting the urgency.[1] ### Ongoing Impact and Tools The partnership includes the “Commitment to Caring” pledge, with ASA as the first signatory, plus awareness campaigns and training like SAGECare. Recent efforts emphasize culturally responsive care, SOGI data collection, and inclusive housing via Medicaid initiatives.[1][2]