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Talk Radio Episode featuring Hilary Meyer
This is an episode of the Blog Talk Radio 30-minute show "Be A Healthy Caregiver" featuring guests Hilary Meyer, Director of SAGE’s National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and Tom Duffy, from Secret Garden.
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Health Equity & LGBT Elders of Color
This brief explores 10 policy areas where health and wellness can be improved for LGBT older people of color. MORE >
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A Practical Guide to Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
This guide helps service providers learn how to ask questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to older adults in safe and respectful ways. MORE >
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Demystifying Medicare for the Elder LGBT Community
Medicare is the nation’s health insurance program offered to senior Americans (65 years or older) receiving Social Security (typically, retired workers). This article examines some Medicare basics as well as particular challenges in access for the LGBT community. MORE >
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Identifying and Assisting LGBT Elder Abuse Clients: A Guide for Abuse Professionals
This comprehensive article, written for abuse professionals, discusses warning signs for LGBT elder abuse. MORE >
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Preventing, Recognizing, and Addressing LGBT Elder Abuse
This comprehensive article, written for for LGBT older adults and their loved ones, discusses warning signs for LGBT elder abuse. MORE >
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Advocating for LGBT Long-Term Care Consumers: Resources for Long-Term Care Ombudsmen
This webinar introduces long-term care ombudsmen to the needs of LGBT residents of nursing facilities. MORE >
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Research Brief about LGBT Elder Abuse
This 4-page research brief, developed by the National Center on Elder Abuse, describes information related to LGBT elder abuse. MORE >
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FORGE Transgender Aging Network
FORGE is a progressive organization whose mission is to support, educate and advocate for the rights and lives of transgender individuals and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies). MORE >
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414-559-2123
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LGBT Aging Project
A non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults have equal access to the life-prolonging benefits, protections, services and institutions that their heterosexual neighbors take for granted. MORE >
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617-522-1292
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GRIOT Circle
GRIOT (Gay Reunion In Our Time) Circle is a grassroots organization which seeks to address the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens, particularly people of color, though we are open to all races by providing programs and support systems designed to affirm their lives and encourage self-empowerment.
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718-246-2775
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Providing Quality Care to LGBT Clients with Dementia
How to Provide Excellent Care Services to LGB or T clients with Dementia MORE >
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Hospital Visitation Directives Video
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Hospital Visitation Directives MORE >
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HUD Ruling Video
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Ruling MORE >
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Health Care Proxies & Living Wills Video
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Health Care Proxies & Living Wills MORE >
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LGBT & HIV Housing Discrimination Video
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About LGBT & HIV Housing Discrimination MORE >
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Funeral Directives Video
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Funeral Directives MORE >
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Federal Nursing Home Reform Act Video
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act. MORE >
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Importance of Wills
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Wills MORE >
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Caught in the Budget Battle
How the 'Fiscal Showdown' Impacts Gay and Transgender Americans MORE >
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LGBT Caregiver Concerns (Alzheimer's)
This brochure is for LGBT caregivers for persons with dementia, helping to navigate community resources and options for support. MORE >
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Health & Psychosocial Needs of LGBT Older Adults
This research study provides one of the most comprehensive descriptions of the health, well?being and social context of LGBT older adults. MORE >
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Improving the Health Care of LGBT People
This document, produced by the National LGBT Health Education Center, offers a brief overview of the major issues relevant to the health and health care of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. MORE >
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GLBT Seniors Advocacy Project
The new GLBT Seniors Advocacy Project of San Francisco presents its mission, services provided and contact information. MORE >
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Legal Plans (Alzheimer's)
Legal Plans' is a brochure with recommendations for assisting the caregiver and the person with dementia in making legal arrangements. MORE >
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One-Sheet: Social Security Benefits and DOMA
This document summarizes how to preserve seniors' rights to Social Security benefits until the day the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is gone.
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Social Security Benefits and DOMA: Can I do Anything Now to Preserve My Rights?
This document summarizes how to preserve seniors' rights to Social Security benefits until the day the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is gone.
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ACA & Gender Discrimination
This news update describes the clarification that the Affordable Care Act (ACA), President Obama’s Healthcare Reform Law, bars discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex stereotyping, which may include discrimination based on sexual orientation. MORE >
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LGBT populations and "Greatest Social Need"
This news update explains the July 2012 announcement by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging (AoA), issuing new guidance on the definition of the term "greatest social need: in the Older Americans Act to include "individuals isolated due to sexual orientation or gender identity." MORE >
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NRC teaches LGBT cultural competence
This article describes the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging's cultural competency training using a case study in culture shifts from Lexington, Kentucky. MORE >
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Community Based Participatory Research/Action
This article suggests necessary questions required to frame and compose a community based needs assessment. MORE >
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The Importance of Conducting Needs Assessments
This article describes the importance of community based organizations in conducting community needs assessments. MORE >
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Health Care Rights and Transgender People
This document outlines the health care rights of transgender people and how to file complaints of health care discrimination. MORE >
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Trans Aging: We're Still Here!
This fact sheet offers an overview of some of the issues facing transgender older adults and answers some common questions. MORE >
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Exploring the Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders in Metro Detroit
This article presents the findings of an elder summit help in Detroit in April of 2010. MORE >
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NRC's Cultural Competency Training Results
This document highlights results from an evaluation of the trainings delivered between February 2011 and February 2012. MORE >
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Act now! OAA reauthorization
Robert Espinoza, Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications at SAGE, discusses the importance of including LGBT older adults in the Older Americans Act in this article published in Aging Today, the bimonthly newspaper of the American Society on Aging. MORE >
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National LGBT Caregiver Support Group
LGBT Caregiver Telephone Support Group - Program Announcement MORE >
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LGBT Elder Abuse: Interview of Mary Twomey
An LGBT radio show conducted this interview of the Co-Director of the National Center on Elder Abuse. MORE >
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Welcoming LGBT Elders in Long Term Care
As long as there have been nursing homes, there have been residents living in them who are LGBT. MORE >
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Coming Out Can Be Ageless
This fact sheet answer questions about coming out later in life. MORE >
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Top 10 Ways to Begin Creating LGBT Safety & Inclusivity for Aging Services
A handy list of tips for aging service providers on creating LGBT-affirming programs and agencies. MORE >
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PlainViews: Special Issue Focuses on the LGBT Health
This newsletter, published by HealthCare Chaplaincy, focuses on LGBT issues from the chaplaincy and palliative care disciplines. MORE >
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Fair Housing Federal Law: The Facts
Natalie Chin discusses how LGBT seniors can protect themselves from housing discrimination through learning about the polices and laws for housing. Though there is no federal law for housing discrimination as it applies to this population, many local states have policies that can further help any individual that has faced unfair treatment. Protection from discrimination also extends to nursing homes with the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act. MORE >
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Aging Bisexuals-What's Your BiQ?
This fact sheet offers information for and about aging bisexual people. MORE >
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Improving the Lives of Transgender Older Adults
This publication addresses the concerns of transgender older adults on issues such as financial security, health and overall well-being. MORE >
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Gaining Visibility: The Challenges Facing Transgender Elders
This article examines the realities of various transgender older adults around the country, from North Carolina to Colorado. This article originally appeared in “Improving the Lives of Transgender Older Adults,” by SAGE and the National Center for Transgender Equality. MORE >
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I Have a Transgender Client
This fact sheet for service providers of older adults provides answers to commonly asked questions regarding transgender clients. MORE >
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Long-term Services & Supports
This article discusses the policy implications of the growing number of transgender older adults and the need for increased long-term services and support for this marginalized population. MORE >
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Trans Inclusion in LGBT Orgs
This article addresses how organizations serving LGBT older adults can better serve transgender people. MORE >
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LGBT Americans: What to Know about Affordable Care Act
This fact sheet discusses the top five things that one should know about the Affordable Care Act, a health care law signed into law in March 2010. MORE >
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Standards of Care
The goal of this publication is to provide clinical guidance for health professionals to assist transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming people with safe and effective pathways to achieving lasting personal comfort with their gendered selves, in order to maximize their overall health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment. MORE >
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Freedom to Serve
This guide provides lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender service members with a comprehensive overview of laws and policies that are relevant to their military service, as well as practical information for advocates and friends of gay and transgender service members. MORE >
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Growing Older and Being Trans
Hawk Stone discusses a series of issues that significantly affect the well-being of older trans people, taking into account not just aging, but long-term effects of transition, coming out as trans in a relative vacuum of peers and resources, and the psychological ramifications of a medical emergency outing someone who’s lived in a community for years where no one knows he or she is transgendered. MORE >
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Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit
This publication, by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, informs health care providers and prevention specialists about the health experiences of LGBT populations. Understanding the health issues of LGBT individuals is a significant step in improving access to care and the quality of behavioral health services. MORE >
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Transgender 101: Serving Gender Variant Crime Victims
Fast-paced, 90-minute webinar that focuses on basic transgender information. MORE >
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Driver's License Policies State by State
This interactive map, developed by National Center for Transgender Equality, shows the policies of each state for changing name and gender designation on driver's licenses. MORE >
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HIV Ages 50 and Up
A one-page fact sheet by ActionAIDS on HIV in people age 50 and up. MORE >
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A Blueprint for Equality
The Blueprint for Equality presents an ambitious agenda for the transgender equality movement through federal policy change. MORE >
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Ensuring LGBT Access to HUD Housing Programs
This article discusses the new HUD regulations that aim to protect LGBT individuals and couples. In addition, the article overviews what to do if one suspects that housing discrimination is occurring. MORE >
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Inclusive Services for LGBT Older Adults: A Practical Guide to Creating Welcoming Agencies
This publication highlights practical tips and suggested actions to help create inclusive and welcoming services for LGBT older adults. MORE >
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Waking Up: LGBT in Old Age
This essay, written by 78-year-old Ellen Ensig-Brodsky, describes her personal journey of encountering issues related to LGBT aging as a long-term care surveyor. As a result, Ensig-Brodsky helped create the Pride Senior Network, an organization aimed at providing LGBT older adults with a wide range of services. MORE >
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Fair Housing and Transgender People
This document outlines the housing rights of transgender people and how to file complaints of housing discrimination. MORE >
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Q&A with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
This interview with Nancy Grimes and Emily Lewis of the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) highlights their successes in implementing LGBT-specific programs in the Boulder County AAA. Such programs include the cultural competency training program Project Visibility, a social support group Rainbow Elders, and a LGBT older adult resource guide entitled the Silver Lining Directory. MORE >
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How To Gather Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical Settings
This publication addresses the issue of how to obtain sexual orientation and gender identity data in clinical settings. It provides guidance on how to ask questions on patient registration forms and how clinicians can ask questions during medical visits. This second brief addresses concerns about confidentiality with EHRs and other potential barriers to collecting data on LGBT identity. MORE >
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Why Gather Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical Settings
This publication explains how gathering data on sexual orientation and gender identity in clinical settings will help understand lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health disparities, and how it is consistent with key recommendations in Healthy People 2020, the 2011 Institute of Medicine report on LGBT health issues and research gaps, and the Affordable Care Act. MORE >
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Area Agencies on Aging and LGBT Older Adults
Each state has a local Area Agency on Aging. They provide a number of important services to aid older adults and ensure that they are able to stay in their homes. This article discusses how and why LGBT older adults can take advantage of these services. MORE >
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Video: Quality of Life of Older Adult Lesbians with Alcoholism
This video describes the aging research by Dr. Noell Rowan, University of Louisville, regarding older adult lesbians with alcoholism with a focus on resiliency and quality of life. The rationale for the study is described along with initial findings. MORE >
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Hospital to Home: Plan for a Smooth Transition
This publication is designed to address the often unexpected challenges many seniors face when returning home from a hospital stay. Failure to manage medications, make follow-up doctor's appointments, and obtain the physical assistance they need can often lead to seniors' readmission to the hospital. MORE >
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Understanding the New Passport Gender Change Policy
This resource from the National Center for Transgender Equality provides information about when you need a passport and addresses specific concerns for transgender people, including how to change your name and gender information on your passport, how to apply for a new passport, and more. MORE >
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LGBT Guidelines for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals
This publication includes the hospital guidelines as mandated by the Department of Health & Human Services regarding hospital visitations and designation of a health care representative pertinent to the LGBT population. MORE >
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A Know-Your-Rights Guide for LGBT Elders in California
This publication is designed to inform LGBT older adults of various available services and benefits, including LGBT-friendly housing and service providers and benefits for people with disabilities. It also overviews California's anti-discrimination laws and how to address discrimination or mistreatment. MORE >
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A Guide to LGBT Caregiving
This guide examines the issues that arise in LGBT caregiving, as LGBT individuals may encounter special challenges whether they are acting as caregivers or are the ones in need of care. MORE >
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A Guide to LGBT Caregiving - Chinese Edition
This guide, written in Chinese, examines the issues that arise in LGBT caregiving, as LGBT individuals may encounter special challenges whether they are acting as caregivers or are the ones in need of care. MORE >
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A Guide to LGBT Caregiving - Spanish Edition
Esta guía, escrita en Español, examina las situaciones que surgen a raíz del cuido a personas dentro de la comunidad LGBT. Personas dentro de dícha comunidad encuentran retos especiales ya sea fungiendo como la persona que brinda el cuido o la que lo recibe. MORE >
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A Guide to LGBT Caregiving - Russian Edition
This guide, written in Russian, examines the issues that arise in LGBT caregiving, as LGBT individuals may encounter special challenges whether they are acting as caregivers or are the ones in need of care. MORE >
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CÓMO NAVEGAR EL SISTEMA
Esta publicación está diseñada para informar a los adultos mayores LGBT de los diversos servicios y beneficios disponibles, incluyendo proveedores de vivienda y servicios que simpatizan con las personas LGBT y beneficios para las personas con discapacidades. MORE >
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The SAGE Harlem Community
Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) started the SAGE Harlem Program in early 2004 at the request of LGBT older people of color living in Harlem for culturally and linguistically competent services close to home. This article discusses the program's impact. MORE >
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Q&A with Britta Larson on Homesharing
The Center on Halsted is the first Homesharing program in the nation that supports LGBT older adults. Homesharing allows LGBT older adults to keep their homes through the supplemental income they receive through renters. Britta Larson, the director of the program, sits down to talk about the project. MORE >
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Long-Term Care Resources for Older Adults
Finding housing, especially housing that involves levels of assistance, can be challenging. The terminology alone can be confusing and disorienting. This document has resources from Medicare.gov, Family Caregiver Alliance and National Resource Center to aid in learning more about long term care. MORE >
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Legal Issues Faced by LGBT Older Adults
The legal issues discussed in this article are exclusive to the LGBT population and are issues that their heterosexual, non-transgender counterparts do not have to face. MORE >
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LGBT Adults and Housing
Though LGBT-specific housing exist for older adults, there are not nearly enough for all the seniors who need them. This article discusses these needs and the housing that is currently available. MORE >
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Webinar: National Resource Center on LGBT Aging - Training, Website Review and more
This American Society of Aging webinar highlights federal policy and successes related to LGBT aging including some of the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging's highlights. MORE >
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Disparities and Resilience among LGBT Older Adults
This publication is the first national federally-funded project to examine LGBT aging and health. It documents significant health disparities impacting LGBT older adults as they age, including disability, physical and mental distress, victimization, discrimination, and lack of access to supportive aging and health services. MORE >
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Executive Summary: The Health Report
This is an executive summary of the full report. MORE >
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Housing & Services: A Critical Combo
Openhouse is opening their first senior housing facility. In order to ensure that LGBT older adults in San Francisco area remain independent and not go back into the "closet," it is important to create housing options for them. However, with providing shelter it is important to also have supportive services for them so that they continue to engage within the community. This article explores these issues. MORE >
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Q&A with Aisha Young, Founder of African Americans in Gerontology
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Building Housing for LGBT Older Adults
In this webinar, Seth Kilbourn of Openhouse and Sheila Moore of Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH) provide insight on the specific needs of LGBT older adults and outline two models that combine affordable housing and senior services for LGBT seniors. MORE >
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Advancing Effective Communication for LGBT Older Adults
This guide, published by The Joint Commission, contains a compilation of strategies, practice examples, resources, and testimonials designed to assist hospital staff in improving quality of care by enhancing their efforts to provide care that is more welcoming, safe, and inclusive of LGBT patients and families. MORE >
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Intergenerational LGBT Toolkit
This toolkit, developed in the UK, is designed to provide the building blocks to understand the
importance and potential of intergenerational working for the LGBT community, but also,
provide providers with the foundations to run a project on their own. MORE >
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Protect Your Rights - Fair Housing
This document serves to inform LGBT people on how to protect themselves against housing discrimination. MORE >
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Health & Psychsocial Needs of LGBT Older Adults
This research study provides one of the most comprehensive descriptions of the health, well-being, and social context of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) older adults, focusing on the aging LGBT population residing in Chicago, IL. MORE >
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Graying of AIDS
A multimedia piece honoring some of our longterm survivors, produced by The Graying of AIDS in honor of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (September 18, 2011). MORE >
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Standing Up To Stigma
A video by The Graying of AIDS Project, produced for AARP, about a man forced out of his assisted living facility because he has HIV. MORE >
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An HIV/AIDS Trainer's Perspective
The top 12 issues trainers, educators and service providers should consider when talking about HIV/AIDS and older adults. MORE >
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HIV Fact or Fiction
Too many myths and misconceptions surround HIV and AIDS, particularly for people over 50 living with the disease. Learn the facts about HIV/AIDS and older adults. MORE >
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HIV/AIDS Know Your Rights
People living with HIV/AIDS are entitled to certain protections under federal law. Learn more about your rights. MORE >
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Future Directions for Research
Recommendations on future research priorities for older people living with HIV/AIDS. MORE >
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Aging with HIV
Dr. Masten, author of the book Aging with HIV: A Gay Man’s Guide, provides his insights into aging positively while living with HIV. MORE >
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Tips on Caregiving for HIV+ Loved Ones
Caring for a partner or loved one with advanced HIV/AIDS can be difficult for both patient and caregiver. Here are some tips to ease the difficulty. MORE >
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Q&A with Hutson Inniss
Hutson Inniss, Executive Director of the National Coalition for LGBT Health, talks about the Coalition’s work, LGBT older adults’ health, and HIV/AIDS. MORE >
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Helena Bushong: In Her Own Words
Helena Bushong, a 60-year-old trans woman who lives with HIV, tells us her story. MORE >
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Q&A with Jesus Ramirez-Valles, Ph.D., MPH
Dr. Jesus Ramirez-Valles, a professor of public health at the University of Illinois-Chicago, discusses the health challenges of older gay men of color living with HIV/AIDS. MORE >
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The LGBT Senior Population's Risk of Elder Abuse
This short article gives an overview of LGBT elder abuse issues. MORE >
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LGBT Housing Initiative Descriptions
Throughout the United States, several agencies have created or is in the process of developing valuable services for the LGBT senior Community. This documents lists these organization and give a description of the work they do in servicing this population. MORE >
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LGBT Affordable Housing and Alternatives, Part I
This podcast (part 1 of 2) includes a broad overview of the national LGBT housing landscape, with a focus on planned and existing LGBT older adult housing. MORE >
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How to Age with HIV - Gracefully
A personal story, published in POZ Magazine, about the aging process with HIV. MORE >
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HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the U.S.
A 2-page fact sheet, published in August 2011, with current statistics. MORE >
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Medicare Benefits
This publication, written by the National Center for Transgender Equality, overviews what Medicare covers for transgender people, what to do when coverage is denied, and what to do after experiencing a customer service problem. MORE >
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Good training, good care
Article on the importance and need for LGBT training for aging services providers. MORE >
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A timetable round up of recent LGBT research
A recap of the latest LGBT research in the U.S. over the past 2 years. MORE >
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The Age of LGBT Aging
The Age of LGBT Aging was the Keynote address from TransFaith in Color 2011 national conference. The conference was hosted by the Freedom Center for Social Justice. Additionally, this speech was posted on the web site for Southerners on New Ground (SONG). MORE >
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NYS Marriage Equality: Focus on Estate Planning
Trusts and Estates attorney, Tom Sciacca, Esq., details the importance of estate planning in relation to New York State's passage of marriage equality. MORE >
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Trans Power and Control Tactics
This short document lists trans-specific power and control tactics that can be used against and by trans people in couple relationships. MORE >
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Tom Sciacca, Esq. Explains the Importance of Marriage Equality in NYS
Tom Sciacca, Trusts and Estates attorney, discusses the importance of marriage equality in New York State pertaining to end-of-life decisions and estate planning. MORE >
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Language and LGBT Housing
What language will baby boomers use to describe aging, and how will they accept its
challenges? Rainbow Vision Santa Fe, a community offering active adult, independent,
assisted, transitional and respite living services, has been engaged in re-examining
and exploring language that adequately describes stages of aging, and the experience of their
member residents, since 2004. MORE >
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HIV Turns 30
Michael Adams, Executive Director of Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE), offers his thoughts on 30 years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and meeting the needs of older people living with HIV. MORE >
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Asst. Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee Delivers a Special Message for SAGE at OutGiving
Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee offered a special message to attendees of the March 2011 OutGiving conference, a national gathering of LGBT and allied donors. MORE >
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FORGE Transgender Aging Network Services and Resources
A list of available services and resources about transgender aging. MORE >
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Selected Transgender Aging Network Publications
A list of various policy briefs, practice tips and other documents available about transgender aging. MORE >
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HIV Turns 30 - Q&A Section
US Administration on Aging-produced webinar about aging with HIV - Q&A Section. MORE >
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Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - Intro & Presentation
This audio portion from the AoA Webinar "Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30" is an introduction by Kathy Greenlee and contains the presentation from Stephen Karpiak. MORE >
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HIV Turns 30 - PowerPoint Presentation
AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - Slides from PowerPoint presentation. MORE >
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HIV Turns 30 - Audio Transcript
AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - transcript of the audio taken from the webinar. MORE >
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HIV Turns 30 - Presenter Jane Fowler
AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - presentation from Jane Fowler. MORE >
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HIV Turns 30 - Presenter Doreen Bermudez
AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - presentation from Doreen Bermudez. MORE >
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Nondiscrimination Laws in the U.S.
This document is a detailed, color-coded map of the United States of America that shows which states have laws banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression. MORE >
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Creating an Estate Plan: A Legal Perspective
Proper planning will ensure that your property is distributed upon your death as you wish. It makes dealing with the issue of your death easier for your partner and your family. Furthermore, proper planning can save on taxes, allowing more property to be passed to your loved ones. MORE >
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Medicaid and the LGBT Community
The eligibility rules for Medicaid are complicated, and can contain traps for the unwary. This article provides an overview of the rules that apply to those in the LGBT community who might need Medicaid, particularly those who might need long-term care in a nursing home. MORE >
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LGBT Long-Term Care Issues
LGBT elders in long-term care facilities (along with their families and friends) need to know their rights and the red flags of mistreatment. The aim of this article is to give the current state of affairs, outline some forms of discrimination that LGBT elders face in nursing homes, and discuss some ways we can fight this mistreatment. MORE >
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The Importance of Wills
A will is an essential part of any estate plan, but this is especially true for LGBT people. An estimated two-thirds of all people die without a will (i.e., “intestate”), but dying intestate can have devastating consequences for LGBT people because, in the majority of instances, the law does not recognize our chosen families – our partners, friends, and caregivers. MORE >
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Lo Que Todas las Personas LGBT de Más Edad Deben Saber Sobre los Testamentos
Aunque el testamento es parte esencial de cualquier planificación del patrimonio, es especialmente importante para las personas LGBT. En un testamento, tú designas quién recibirá tus bienes al tú morir. También nombras a una persona para que tome decisiones importantes acerca de tu patrimonio, la cual es denominada tu "representante personal" o "albacea". MORE >
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Asuntos del Cuidado a Largo Plazo Para Personas LGBT
Las personas lesbianas, gay, bisexuales y transgénero (LGBT) de más edad que viven en centros de cuidado a largo plazo (y sus familiares y amigos) deben conocer sus derechos y las señales del maltrato. Este artículo delinea los tipos de discriminación a los que pueden estar sujetos las personas LGBT de más edad en centros de envejecientes, como también varias maneras de atacar el problema. MORE >
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Integrating LGBT Older Adults into Aging Policy and Practice
The National Academy on an Aging Society teamed up with SAGE to publish this edition of the Public Policy and Aging Report discussing a number of different policy areas as they relate to LGBT aging. MORE >
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Q & A About the Veteran's Health Administration Transgender Healthcare Directive
Q & A by National Center for Transgender Equality explaining the transgender healthcare directive issued by the Veterans Health Administration. MORE >
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Planning for Incapacity
Proper planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out by the person of your choice in the event of your incapacity. Without proper planning, someone may be appointed to make medical and financial decisions for you, which may not be in accord with your wishes. MORE >
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El Medicaid y la Comunidad LGBT
Las reglas de elegibilidad para el Medicaid son complicadas y pueden resultar problemáticas para quienes no están bien informados. Este artículo ofrece un panorama general sobre las reglas que aplican a las personas LGBT que podrían necesitar Medicaid, particularmente aquéllas que podrían necesitar cuidado a largo plazo en un hogar de envejecientes. Las reglas de Medicaid son bastante distintas para personas individuales y para las parejas del mismo sexo que para las parejas heterosexuales casadas. MORE >
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Creación y Protección de Derechos Legales Personales y Financieros
La planificación del patrimonio correcta te ayudará a garantizar que la persona de tu elección pueda cumplir tus deseos en caso de tú quedar discapacitado. Sin la planificación debida, podría designarse a alguien para que tome decisiones médicas y financieras en tu nombre que no cumpla con tus deseos.
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Planificación del Patrimonio
La planificación del patrimonio correcta te ayudará a garantizar que tu propiedad se distribuya tal como quieres después de tu muerte. Le facilita a tu pareja y a tu familia lidiar con tu muerte. Aún más, la planificación adecuada puede significar pagar menos en impuestos, lo cual permite que una cantidad mayor de bienes vayan a tus seres queridos. MORE >
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SAGE Production's short video on LGBT Older Adults & Social Security
A primer on Social Security disparities between LGBT adults and their heterosexual counterparts. MORE >
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NRC Certified Trainers
This document contains a list of all National Resource Center on LGBT Aging certified trainers. MORE >
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Religion, Spirituality, and Older Adults With HIV
This paper presents a model of barriers to successful aging with HIV, along with a discussion of how spirituality and religiousness may help people overcome these barriers. From this synthesis, implications for practice and research to improve the quality of life of this aging population are provided. MORE >
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Tom Sciacca, Esq. on Whether to Marry
Tom Sciacca, Trusts and Estates attorney, discusses the legal impact of marrying your partner. MORE >
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Lifelines: Documents to Protect Your Family
This publication contains information about essential documents that will help you protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of illness, disability, or death. MORE >
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National LGBT Aging Roundtable
A fact sheet published by the National LGBT Aging Roundtable discussing why the LGBT population should care about Social Security. MORE >
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LGBT Long Term Care: Phyllis
Very short video of LGBT advocate Phyllis Lyon talking about long-term care. MORE >
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Stories from the Field
This excerpt from LGBT Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities: Stories from the Field discusses legal rights and responsibilities of LGBT older adults. MORE >
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LGBT Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities: Stories from the Field
This publication highlights that many LGBT older adults experience regular discrimination in long-term care facilities. MORE >
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Your Support Team
Caregiving can be stressful, but there’s no need to go it alone. Here’s how you can start sharing the load with friends and family. MORE >
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Long-Term Care Facts
What caregivers need to know about long-term care, from who provides it to how much it costs. MORE >
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Caregiving Glossary
Definitions of common caregiving terms. MORE >
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Q&A with Bob Linscott of The LGBT Aging Project
Bob Linscott, Assistant Director of The LGBT Aging Project in Boston, speaks with us about his organization’s caregiving services. MORE >
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LOS DOCUMENTOS LEGALES QUE TODAS LAS PERSONAS LGBT DE MÁS EDAD NECESITAN
Lo que necesitas poner por escrito para proteger tus decisiones financieras, de cuidado de la salud y de fin de la vida.
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CÓMO CREAR TU EQUIPO DE APOYO
¿Sabes cuáles son los deseos de cuidado médico y económicos de tu ser querido? Habla de esto ahora para que puedas proteger esas decisiones. MORE >
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PROGRAMAS EN LA COMUNIDAD PARA CUIDADORES
Incluso si no tienen una red personal fuerte, los cuidadores LGBT pueden encontrar y crear una comunidad que les brinde el apoyo que necesitan. MORE >
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ENTREVISTA CON BOB LINSCOTT,
Bob Linscott, director auxiliar de la organización The LGBT Aging Project en Boston, conversa con nosotros sobre los servicios para cuidadores ofrecidos por su organización. MORE >
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ENTREVISTA CON SCOTT FRENCH
Scott French, gerente de programas de SAGECAP (SAGE Caring and Preparing) habla con nosotros de los programas que SAGE les ofrece a los cuidadores.
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REALIDADES DEL CUIDADO A LARGO PLAZO
Lo que los cuidadores necesitan saber sobre el cuidado a largo plazo, desde quién lo ofrece hasta lo que cuesta. MORE >
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CÓMO CONTRATAR SERVICIOS DE CUIDADO EN EL HOGAR
Antes de decidirte por el cuidado en el hogar, piensa en lo que necesitas y en cómo encontrarlo. MORE >
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Glosario Para Cuidadores
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El Seguro Social y Su Importancia Para la Comunidad LGBT Envejeciente
Publicación de la Mesa Redonda Nacional del Consejo LGBT de Personas de Edad Avanzada acerca del Seguro Social y la comunidad LGBT. MORE >
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The Health of LGBT People: Building a Foundation for Understanding
This consensus report assesses current knowledge of the health status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations; identifies research gaps and opportunities; and outlines a research agenda. MORE >
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Fear, Discrimination and Abuse: Transgender Elders and the Perils of Long-Term Care
This is a short, basic article on scenarios transgender older adults may face in assisted living or long-term care facilities. It cites FORGE and Loree Cook-Daniels, as well as Improving the Lives and Injustice at Every Turn. MORE >
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R^3 Report
This report emphasizes the importance of communication between a patient and health care provider. It addresses the issue that disclosure of one's sexual orientation can potentially affect quality of health care but also reaffirms that there are several federal laws in place that protect patients from various forms of discrimination. MORE >
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Housing Related Needs of LGBT Seniors
During the past two years a group of concerned San Diego LGBT community members began meeting regularly at San Diego’s LGBT Community Center (The Center). These individuals shared a common concern regarding the lack of LGBT-affirmative senior housing in San Diego County, particularly affordable housing. This publication describes their process. MORE >
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Guide to Senior Care
This publication is designed to help children in deciding how to best support their senior parents. It offers options and tools on how to best be supportive to their loved ones, while still maintaining if independence if possible. MORE >
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Healthcare Equality Index 2011
The Healthcare Equality Index is an annual survey of healthcare policies and practices related
to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients and their families. This report details the
results of the 2011 survey, outlining the information provided by 87 survey respondents. MORE >
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Answers to Your Questions about Transgender People
This publication is a fact sheet, written in a Q&A format, about transgender issues, differences between sex and gender, types of discrimination transgender people may face, ways to be supportive of trans friends or family, and a significant listing of resources and places to seek out more information. MORE >
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Talking About Transgender-Inclusive Non-Discrimination Laws
This short booklet gives the reader talking points when faced with conversations that cite falsehoods or misinformation about transgender inclusion (such as "bathroom panic"). It also highlights non-discrimination policies and ultimately summarizes why transgender people should be protected with regard to employment, housing, and public accommodations. MORE >
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Letter from SSA to National Center for Transgender Equality
This letter from the Social Security Administration to the National Center for Transgender Equality explains that gender data is optional, and should not be a basis for any adverse action against an employee. The letter recommends that employers not submit gender data to avoid any problems. MORE >
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Keeping Aging LGBT Elders Well-Served
This article features information regarding the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and its director, Hilary Meyer. It describes the need for LGBT aging services, challenges that face LGBT older adults, and Meyer's overall vision for the National Resource Center. MORE >
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ENTREVISTA CON CATHY CROGHAN
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Take the Power: Tools for Life and Financial Planning
Lambda Legal has prepared this toolkit, with information on creating wills, protecting your medical and end-of-life decisions, and more, so that you can take the power and create a more secure future for yourself and your family. MORE >
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Toma el control: Herramientas de planificación legal y financiera
Lambda Legal ha preparado esta guía para ayudarte a tomar el control, de manera que puedas crear un futuro más seguro para ti y tu familia. MORE >
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A Guide to Changing California & Federal Identity Documents to Match Your Gender Identity
This guide provides details on how people can petition to change their name and gender in California on various state and Federal documents, including information regarding the Social Security Administration, U.S. Passport Agency, Department of Motor Vehicles, and birth certificates. MORE >
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Overcoming Voting Obstacles
Transgender people may find voting to be an intimidating process for many reasons. This document lays out the issues that transgender people may face when attempting to vote and ways to overcome those issues. MORE >
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Report on Baby Boomers and Older Adults
This report highlights a study done on Baby Boomers and older adults to identify the type of aging-related information they are most interested in receiving, their concerns about aging, their interest in using long-term services and supports, and their preferred ways of getting information about aging topics. MORE >
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Joint statement by SLDN and National Center for Transgender Equality
This is a joint statement by Servicemembers Legal Defense Network and National Center for Transgender Equality explaining what it means to be transgender in the Armed Forces in light of the then-pending repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. MORE >
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LGBT Older Adults: NYS Nursing Homes
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults have many legal rights while in the care of a nursing home in New York State, including the right to be free from discrimination, neglect and emotional and physical abuse. MORE >
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Planning Tips for LGBT Individuals and Couples
Offers guidance and advice to LGBT Boomers in the areas of legacy planning,employee benefits, health care, financial and retirement planning. MORE >
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Ten Things Every LGBT Older Adult Should Know about Diabetes
An itemized, easy-to-read health tip sheet that discusses the disease, the most at-risk populations, as well as best-practices for living successfully and comfortably with the disease. MORE >
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Ten Things Every LGBT Older Adult Should Know about Falls Prevention
An itemized, easy-to-read health tip sheet that discusses the prevalence and dangers of falling, and ways to minimize your risk of falling in and out of the home. MORE >
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Ten Things Every LGBT Older Adult Should Know about Heart Disease
An itemized, easy-to-read health tip sheet that discusses heart disease, its effects and toll on the body, and ways to age comfortably with the disease. MORE >
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Ten Things Every LGBT Older Adult Should Know about HIV/AIDS
An itemized, easy-to-read health tip sheet, describing HIV/ AIDS, at-risk populations, and the ways in which it has disproportionately affected LGBT older adults. MORE >
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Growing Older With The Epidemic
This paper details what we know about HIV among older adults, what we do not yet understand, and what improvements can be made to better prepare the country to care for this population. MORE >
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State by State Guide to Laws That Prohibit Discrimination Against Transgender People
This fact sheet (from 2010) covers what states specifically have laws against discriminating against transgender people in employment, housing, and public accommodations. States covered include: CA, CO, HI, IL, IA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NM, NC, OR, RI, VT, WA, and Washington DC. MORE >
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Tips for Representing LGBT Victims of Domestic Violence in Court
This is a short tip sheet for attorneys working with LGBT domestic violence cases. MORE >
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LGBTQ Partner Abuse
A short fact sheet on partner abuse in LGBTQ couples. MORE >
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Achieve Magazine: Focus on Aging with HIV
Achieve Magazine is a quarterly journal on HIV prevention, treatment and research. This issue, from Fall 2009, focused on HIV and aging. MORE >
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Snapshot Report: Advancing Transgender Equality
In this publication, the Movement Advancement Project discusses the barriers to equality and challenges the transgender population faces. The four major categories covered are: physical and mental health, safety and physical security, legal documentation and relationships, and employment and self-sufficiency. MORE >
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HIV Risk for Lesbians, Bisexuals & WSW
This 22-page publication by the Women's Institute's at GMHC discusses the risks associated with HIV transmission amongst women who have sex with women. MORE >
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Planning with Purpose: Legal Basics for LGBT Elders
Provides basic information about select areas of the law that are important to LGBT elders, especially individuals and couples who are age 55 and over. MORE >
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Medicaid and HIV/AIDS
A 2-page fact sheet describing Medicaid eligibility and HIV/AIDS. MORE >
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Medicare and HIV/AIDS
A 2-page fact sheet describing Medicare eligibility and HIV/AIDS. MORE >
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LGBT Needs and New York State
This assessment of LGBT Health and Human Service Needs in New York State was designed to examine existing data sources, identify gaps in data and collect original data in order to establish the most pressing needs and gaps for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) non-HIV health and human services in New York State. MORE >
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Sexual Violence, Elder Abuse, and Sexuality of Transgender Adults Age 50+
This article includes information on what transgender older adults view as elder abuse, along with their experiences of sexual violence. MORE >
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Opening the Door to the Inclusion of Transgender People
This guide will provide practical ideas for how LGBT organizations can take concrete steps to providing a more welcoming environment for transgender people. It will also directly address the challenges and opportunities that arise in this process. MORE >
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Previniendo el VIH en Adultos Mayores
Este artículo explica qué son el VIH y el SIDA, cómo prevenirlos, cómo el envejecer los hace más peligrosos, consejos para hablar con su médico, los tratamientos disponibles y lo que puede hacer y cómo lidiar si contrae VIH/SIDA. MORE >
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El VIH y los Adultos Mayores
Una publicación que examina las estadísticas, como también las dificultades de envejecer con VIH. MORE >
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HIV and Older Adults
A publication examining statistics, as well as the challenges of growing older with HIV. MORE >
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LGBT Community and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources
This is a compilation of information and resources on domestic violence in the LGBT community. MORE >
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Research On Older Adults with HIV (ROAH)
ROAH is a comprehensive research study of 1000 people over the age of 50 living with HIV in New York City. MORE >
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10 Tips for Working with Transgender Individuals
This tip sheet is intended for health care providers to become more culturally competent in working with transgender individuals. MORE >
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LGBT Domestic Violence Fact Sheet
This is a short introduction to domestic violence among same-sex couples. MORE >
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The Graying of AIDS
A full-color magazine with stories and pictures of those getting older with HIV. MORE >
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HIV/AIDS Among People Over Age 50
The fact sheet provide information specific to NYC as well as nationally about HIV/AIDS among people over Age 50. MORE >
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Why Gay Marriage is an Issue for Abuse Professionals
This article explores how the lack of legal marriage both contributes to LGBT elder abuse and makes it harder for victims to leave. MORE >
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LGBT Elders in America
This informational packet promotes a vision of “successful aging” for LGBT elders,
which encompasses a variety of quality-of-life issues that affect all senior citizens, regardless
of their sexual orientation or gender identity. MORE >
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Transgender Elders and SOFFAS
This paper was originally presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention in August 2002. It is an introductory explanation of the issues and concerns of aging transgender people and SOFFAS (Significant Others, Friends, Family and Allies), to begin the dialogue on what inclusion of trans people will really mean. MORE >
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LGBT Elders: Elder Abuse and Neglect Issues
This is a reprint of one of the earliest (1997) articles on LGBT elder abuse. MORE >
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Gender Alliance of the South Sound
The Gender Alliance of the South Sound (GASS) is located in southern Puget Sound region of Washington state that provides support, community outreach, resources, peer counseling, and social activities for individuals who are transgender, crossgendered, intersexed, androgyne, gender variant, cross-dressing or whose expression of gender is different from their assigned gender at birth. MORE >
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(253) 383-2318
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Power and Control in LGBT Relationships
This "power and control wheel" specifies the tactics that may be used by abusers of LGBT people. MORE >
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Gay and Lesbian Seniors: Unique Challenges of Coming Out in Later Life
This article presents the unique challenges faced by LGBT elders when coming out later in life. MORE >
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Over The Rainbow Supper Club (North Shore)
LGBT community meals in Massachusetts MORE >
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(978) 624-2261
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Rainbow Lunch Club (Worcester Area)
LGBT Community Meals in Massachusetts
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(508) 756-1545 X339
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Lakeside Café (Metro East)
LGBT Community Meals in Massachusetts
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(781) 784-4944
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Café Emmanuel (Boston/Back Bay)
LGBT Community Meals in Massachusetts
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(617) 477-6610
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Out to Brunch: Monthly Brunch for Older LBT Women
LGBT Community Meals in Massachusetts MORE >
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(617) 522-6700 X306
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Out 4 Supper (Jamaica Plain)
LGBT Community Meals in Massachusetts MORE >
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617-522-6700 X306
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Monthly Brunch for LGBT Seniors (South Shore)
LGBT Community Meals in Massachusetts
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781-848-3939 X325
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Cadbury Cafe: LGBT Monthly Dining Program
LGBT Community Meals in Massachusetts MORE >
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(617) 628-2601 ext. 605
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Family Service Agency of San Mateo County
Peninsula Family Service empowers children, families, and older adults to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency, building a strong and caring community. They have a number of program offerings, including a Senior Peer Counseling program for LGBT people. MORE >
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650-403-4300
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Fenway Health
Fenway Health is a federally qualified health center that specializes in providing high quality medical and behavioral health care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Founded in 1971, Fenway Health is committed to serving adults of all ages, including the aging and elderly. Other care and services available at Fenway Health include dental care, eye care, a pharmacy, and complementary therapies. MORE >
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617-267-0900
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Ombudsman Locator
The National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center provides a listing for every state's ombudsment. Long-term care ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities. MORE >
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L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center offers a broad array of free and low-cost social, educational and support services for LGBT seniors and Baby Boomers (ages 50+). Services and activities include health and wellness activities, enrichment classes, support groups and much more. MORE >
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323-860-7322
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Hunger Free Colorado
The Hunger Free Hotline is a bilingual toll-free number that provides detailed information on how to access food through the federal nutrition assistance programs and private charities. Resource navigators ask high-level screening questions and tailor guidance to each caller’s unique situation in English and Spanish. MORE >
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855-855-4626
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Central Pennsylvania LGBT Aging Network
Central Pennsylvania LGBT Aging Network The mission of CPLAN is to promote a positive and healthy quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals in central Pennsylvania by ensuring they continue to be supported, respected, and connected as they advance in age. MORE >
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(717) 920-9534
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LGBT Elder Initiative
The LGBT Elder Initiative (LGBTEI) is committed to assuring that LGBT older adults have rights and opportunities to live vibrant, creative and mutually supportive lives. To achieve this vision, the mission of the Delaware Valley LGBT Elder Initiative is to foster and advocate for services and resources that are culturally competent, inclusive and responsive to the needs of LGBT elders in the Delaware Valley and beyond. MORE >
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917-204-7883
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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. is a client-centered organization that provides leadership, funding, and support to improve the availability and quality of civil legal aid and direct legal services for low income people and victims of domestic violence in Pennsylvania. MORE >
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717.236.9486
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Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Gerontology
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Gerontology offers a course titled "LGBT and Aging" which is an introduction to studying cultural competence, cultural humility and the aging Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. MORE >
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804-828-1565
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MinnesotaHelp.info
MinnesotaHelp.info is an online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota find human services, information and referral, financial assistance, and other forms of help. MORE >
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1-800-333-2433
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Tacoma Lesbian Concern
Tacoma Lesbian Concern is a non-profit organization that provides local lesbians with social activities, networking opportunities, and education and political awareness. The organization also offers a monthly calendar of activities and rotating events. MORE >
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Oasis Youth Center
The Oasis Youth Center is a drop-in center for LGBT and questioning youth ages 14-24 in and around Seattle, Tacoma, and Pierce County. MORE >
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(253) 671-2838 (office); emergency: (253) 988-2108
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Coming Out Women
Coming Out Women, located in Tacoma, WA, is a confidential support/discussion group for women who are in varying degrees of being "out." MORE >
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(253)268-0098
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Tacoma Rainbow Center
Tacoma Rainbow Center is an LGBT Community Center serving Tacoma and the Greater Pierce County. It holds regular drop-in hours for people to use the computer lab, speak with staff and volunteers, watch movies, play games, or get referrals to local services. The center also offers regular groups and programs including a transmen discussion group and a SOFFA (significant others, friends, family, and allies) support group. Meeting space is also available for LGBT groups, meetings, or activities. MORE >
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(253) 383-2318
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Gay Inside Out
Formerly the Village Vida Centre, Gay Inside Out is an online LGBT Community Center based out of Bellingham, WA that offers LGBT-specific and friendly programs and services by liaisoning with local groups such as Frontrunners and PFLAG. Although there is not yet a physical space, Gay Inside Out is a LGBT resource for those in greater Whatcom County. MORE >
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(360) 220-8400
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Seattle Senior Services
Seattle Senior Services is an agency that promotes positive aging for all older adults, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, in the greater Seattle area. MORE >
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(206) 448-5757
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LGBT Organizations,
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Vista Youth Center
Vista Youth Center is an organization in Kennewick, WA that seeks to empower and enrich the lives of LGBT and questioning youth ages 14-21. The center offers socializing and volunteer opportunities and provide a safe place for Eastern Washington's LGBT youth. MORE >
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(509)396-5198
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Pierce County AIDS Foundation
Pierce County AIDS Foundation is an organization specializing in HIV/AIDS advocacy and services, including prevention, education, combating discrimination and stigma, and providing services and support to those living with HIV/AIDS. Services include case management, housing assistance, mental health services, transportation subsidies, emergency grants, medication adherence support, and chemical dependency services. MORE >
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(253) 383-2565
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LGBT Older Adults
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Seattle Counseling Service
Seattle Counseling Service specializes in helping Seattle's local LGBT community across a variety of needs, including coming out, depression, anxiety, gender transitioning, grief or loss, domestic violence, and aging. MORE >
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(206) 323-1768
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Q Center: Portland's LGBTQ Community Center
The Q Center is Portland's local LGBTQ Center that has a monthly calendar of events, programs, and services. MORE >
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(503) 234-7837
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The Portland Lesbian Choir
The Portland Lesbian Choir is a women's performance group that performs a concert every 4-5 months. The Choir aims to provide educational, cultural, and social enrichment for its members and its audiences. The choir affirms values of all people, regardless of age, race, class, gender, and political affiliations. MORE >
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Voicemail only: (503) 877-4812
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Western States Center
Western States Center is an organization that works to bridge the LGBT communities with communities of color to collectively address racial justice, gender issues, and LGBTQ equality. The center offers trainings, consultation and support, research and analysis, tools and resources, strategic convenings, and works primarily in eight states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. MORE >
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(503) 228-8866
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Lavender Womyn
Lavender Womyn is a lesbian social group for women of all ages, offering social activities and online dating. There are chapters all across Oregon State as well as in Arkansas, Washington/Idaho, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and New York. MORE >
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The Community Center, Inc.
The Community Center Inc., is a LGBT community center located in Garden City, ID, minutes from downtown Boise. The Center offers resources, referrals, meeting space for LGBT groups, Idaho's largest LGBT lending library, an extensive LGBT materials archive, a women's social group, and a transgender support group. MORE >
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(208) 336-3870
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Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV/AIDS (A.L.P.H.A.)
Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV/AIDS (A.L.P.H.A.) is an organization that provides educational trainings on HIV/AIDS transmission and stigma, free HIV/AIDS testing, safe-sex education and materials, and support for those living with HIV/AIDS. MORE >
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(208) 424-7799
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The Western Montana Community Center
The Western Montana Community Center is an LGBT center located in Missoula, MT that offers a monthly calendar of events, annual fundraisers and social groups for gay men, lesbians, and the trans community, as well as the electronic magazine Out Words. MORE >
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(406) 543-2224
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Yellowstone AIDS Project
The Yellowstone AIDS Project is a non-profit organization in Billings, MT that offers free and anonymous HIV testing, community outreach that focuses on HIV and STD prevention and education, and programs and services. MORE >
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(406) 245-2029
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Missoula AIDS Council
Missoula AIDS Council is a non-profit organization that seeks to end the transmission of HIV/AIDS, advocates for those living with HIV/AIDS, and provides culturally competent services and care for those with HIV/AIDS. MORE >
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(406) 543-4770
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Montana Gay Men's Task Force
Montana Gay Men's Task Force is an online community and resource for gay and bisexual men in Montana. MORE >
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(406) 829-8075
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SAGE Atlanta
SAGE Atlanta is housed within the Phillip Rush Center in Atlanta, GA. The affiliate provides a variety of social and educational activities and programs for LGBT older adults in the Atlanta area. Contact: Doug Carl MORE >
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(404) 226-6737
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SAGE CenLa
SAGE CenLa is located in Alexandria, LA. The affiliate hosts a Friendly Visitors program, maintains online support groups and provides cultural competency trainings. Contact: Cherri Brooks MORE >
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(318) 527-4235
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SAGE Center on Halsted
SAGE Center on Halsted provides an array of programs and services for LGBT community members over the age of 55. Each week, more than 150 seniors visit Center on Halsted's John Baran Senior Center to attend workshops, take classes, share a meal or make new friends. MORE >
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(773) 472-6469
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SAGE Central Virginia
SAGE Central Virginia operates out of the Gay Community Center of Richmond in Richmond, VA, and provides services and programming to LGBT older adults in the central Virginia region. MORE >
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(804) 622-4646 x. 22
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SAGE of the Desert
SAGE of the Desert enriches the lives of the LGBT community in the Coachella Valley of California. Serving seniors is the foundation on which this organization was built and there is a firece commitment--amongst the board, staff and volunteers--to carry on the legacy of serving LGBT seniors. MORE >
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(760) 416-7790
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SAGE of the Genesee Valley
SAGE Rochester is the major provider of social and educational programs to enhance the lives of older LGBTI in Rochester, NY. To enrich the environment of the overall community, SAGE Rochester educates the community about relevant LGBTI issues and supports aging LGBTI individuals. MORE >
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(585) 244-8640
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SAGE Hudson Valley
SAGE Hudson Valley is housed within the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston, NY. The affiliate strives to increase the visibility of individuals and communities of LGBT older adults living in the mid-Hudson region. MORE >
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(845) 331-5300
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SAGE Long Island
SAGE Long Island is a bi-county (Nassau and Suffolk) not-for-profit organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the Long Island LGBT senior community by providing education, advocacy and social support services. It is committed to providing high quality, life enriching programs that value age, gender, racial, ethnic, religiou and economic diversity and is further committed to fostering greater understanding, support and advocacy for the rights of LGBT seniors on Long Island. MORE >
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(631) 665-2300
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SAGE Metro D.C.
SAGE Metro DC is a volunteer driven organization whose mission is to raise awareness of the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders in the DC metropolitan area and to provide a voice for issues facing older people. MORE >
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sagemetrodc1@gmail.com
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SAGE Metro Portland
SAGE Metro Portland works to enhance the lives of GLBTQI community members in the metropolitan region of Portland through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. SAGE Metro Portland is a program of Friendly House and is also supported by staff from Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services. MORE >
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(503) 228-4391
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SAGE Metro St. Louis
SAGE Metro St. Louis works to improve the overall quality of life of LGBT seniors in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The affiliate supports and advocates for the rights of LGBT seniors, and is housed in the Tower Grove Manor retirement living community. MORE >
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(314) 772-5887
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SAGE Milwaukee
SAGE Milwaukee is committed to advancing the quality of life for seniors who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender in Milwaukee, WI. The affiliate hosts programs and events to reduce isolation and enrich the lives of LGBT older adults. MORE >
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(414) 224-0517
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SAGE Philadelphia
SAGE Philadelphia is located within the William Way Community Center in Philadelphia, PA. The affiliate provides a wide variety of social and educational programs for LGBT older adults, as well as cultural competency trainings. MORE >
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(215) 732-2220
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SAGE Olympia
SAGE Olympia is the GLBT Eldercare project operating in Olympia, WA. The mission of SAGE Olympia is to promote the wellness of GLBT elders in the Thurston County area with a range of referrals, services and other activities. MORE >
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(360) 943-7469
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SAGE of the Rockies
SAGE of the Rockies offers all members of the LGBT community the opportunity to celebrate aging, with pride, connection, and dignity. We will be visible, we will be heard, and we will make a difference for each other and our community. The affiliate is housed in the GLBT Center of Colorado in Denver. MORE >
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303-733-7743
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SAGE Upstate
SAGE Upstate addresses the needs of LGBT Central New Yorkers as they age. SAGE Upstate offers health and wellness programming, support groups, education and social activities for LGBTQ people and allies, as well as education for health care providers and other audiences about the needs of older LGBTQ people. MORE >
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(315) 478-1923
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SAGE Upstate
SAGE Upstate addresses the needs of LGBT Central New Yorkers as they age. SAGE Upstate offers health and wellness programming, support groups, education and social activities for LGBTQ people and allies, as well as education for health care providers and other audiences about the needs of older LGBTQ people. MORE >
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(315) 478-1923
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Aging & Ageism,
Caregiving,
Cultural Competence,
Homophobia & Transphobia,
Aging Providers,
LGBT Organizations,
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SAGE Utah
SAGE Utah is a program of the Utah Pride Center and is dedicated to enhancing the lives of LGBT older adults aged 50+ in our community. The program is continually evolving to address the interests and needs of 50+ LGBT persons, and in addition to providing social events, will be exploring workshops, service project and community advocacy. MORE >
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(801) 580-4304
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Aging & Ageism,
Caregiving,
Cultural Competence,
Homophobia & Transphobia,
Aging Providers,
LGBT Organizations,
LGBT Older Adults
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SAGE Western Massachusetts
SAGE Western Massachusetts' primary mission is to significantly improve services and programs for aging LGBT community members in western Massachusetts. We are dedicated LGBT people and allies who volunteer their time to serve elders MORE >
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(413) 586-2000 x146
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Aging & Ageism,
Caregiving,
Cultural Competence,
Homophobia & Transphobia,
Aging Providers,
LGBT Organizations,
LGBT Older Adults
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SAGE Western Pennsylvania
SAGE Western Pennsylvania at the Persad Center delivers specialized services that improve the lives of the growing LGBT senior community in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding region. MORE >
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(412) 441-9786 x223
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Aging & Ageism,
Caregiving,
Cultural Competence,
Homophobia & Transphobia,
Aging Providers,
LGBT Organizations,
LGBT Older Adults
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Alder Health Services
Alder Health Services is dedicated to improving the health of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and those struggling with addiction in the South Central Pennsylvania region. MORE >
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(800) 867-1550
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Health & Wellness,
HIV & Aging,
Mental Health,
Aging Providers,
LGBT Organizations,
LGBT Older Adults
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Boulder County Aging Services Division
Boulder County Aging Services Division (BCASD) promotes the health and well-being of older adults by building on individual, family, and community strengths MORE >
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303-441-3570
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Caregiving,
Cultural Competence,
Employment / Workforce Issues,
Financial Security,
Health & Wellness,
Health Care Access,
Housing & Homelessness,
Aging Providers,
LGBT Organizations,
LGBT Older Adults
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