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 elders often face discrimination, with a national survey showing only 22% felt open about their identities, 89% expected staff bias, and 43% reported mistreatment. HRC President Chad Griffin and SAGE CEO Michael Adams emphasized the urgency, projecting 4.7 million LGBTQ elders needing care by 2030.[1] ### Ongoing Impact The partnership includes a “Commitment to Caring” pledge, signed first by ASA, awareness campaigns, and cultural competency training. Recent updates, like a 2024 presentation to CEAL@UNC advisors, highlight continued promotion of the LEI for inclusive assisted living.[2]