Retirement Concerns on Aging ​

Are you getting to that point in life where age has become a concern? Read on!!! ### Historic Recognition for LGBTQ Elder Care Advocacy 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] ### Partnership Launch and Long-Term Care Equality Index This acknowledgment builds on a key 2019 partnership between HRC Foundation and SAGE, announced at the ASA Conference in New Orleans, to improve long-term care for LGBTQ older adults. Central to the initiative is the **Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI)**, the first nationwide assessment of how care facilities treat LGBTQ residents, modeled after HRC's successful **Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)**.[1] ### Commitment to Caring Pledge and Leadership Quotes Facilities are encouraged to sign the “Commitment to Caring” pledge, with ASA as the first signatory. HRC President Chad Griffin emphasized the urgency, noting projections of 4.7 million LGBTQ elders needing care by 2030. SAGE CEO Michael Adams highlighted ending discrimination that forces elders back into the closet.[1] ### Addressing Invisibility and Discrimination A national survey revealed stark challenges: only 22% of LGBTQ elders felt open about their identities with staff, 89% anticipated discrimination, and 43% experienced mistreatment. The effort includes awareness campaigns and draws on studies showing the need for better tools in aging services.[1]