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.[1] ### Addressing Critical Needs The partnership aims to combat discrimination faced by LGBTQ older adults in care settings, where a national survey revealed only 22% felt open about their identities, 89% anticipated staff discrimination, and 43% experienced mistreatment. HRC President Chad Griffin and SAGE CEO Michael Adams emphasized the urgency, projecting 4.7 million LGBTQ elders needing services by 2030.[1] ### Ongoing Impact and Tools The LEI promotes inclusive policies, complemented by SAGECare training and awareness campaigns. Recent resources like "Facing the Future Together" from SAGE and HRC provide FAQs, guidance, and vetted support for LGBTQ+ elders amid challenges such as erased federal resources.[2][3]