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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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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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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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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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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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Giving Someone a Power of Attorney For Your Health Care
This guide, with an easy to use legal form for all adults, is prepared by the American Bar Association. 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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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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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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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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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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In My Own Words
Dr. Robert Franke, a 75-year-old retired university provost and minister, relocated to Little Rock while still living independently to be closer to his daughter, Sara Bowling Franke. The next day, Fox Ridge of?cials abruptly ejected Dr. Franke from the facility because he has HIV. Here, both Dr. Franke and his daughter Sara tell their story. 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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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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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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HIV Turns 30 - Presenter Courtney Williams
AoA Webinar: Positive Aging: HIV Turns 30 - presentation from Courtney Williams 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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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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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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Webinar: Technical Assistance Resource Center
The American Society on Aging (ASA) presents a webinar on the challenges facing LGBT older adults, and existing solutions, such as the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging. This recorded webinar was originally a presentation of the American Society on Aging (ASA), and is available here by permission. MORE >
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LGBT Older Adults and Inhospitable Health Care Environments
This brief details the hostility or discrimination LGBT older adults might face in professional care settings, and the uneven knowledge and enforcement of Non-Discrimination Acts in public accommodations and housing. MORE >
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LGBT Older Adults: Rethinking Aging Laws for Today's Older Adults
This brief describes how current federal and state laws are based around the assumption of marriage and thus exclude same-sex couples, widowed men and women—LGBT and heterosexual alike—and those who never married. This brief offers concrete policy recommendations that would increase the breadth of older adults protected under aging policies. 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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Improving the Lives of LGBT Older Adults: Snapshot Report
This is a summary of the report Improving the Lives of LGBT Older Adults, which examines the unique challenges LGBT older adults face as they age. MORE >
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Improving the Lives of LGBT Older Adults: Large Print Version
This report examines the unique challenges LGBT older adults face as they age and how these challenges make it harder for LGBT elders to achieve three key elements of successful aging: financial security, good health and health care, and social support and community engagement. Note: This is the large-print version of the report. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Aging Providers,
LGBT Organizations,
LGBT Older Adults
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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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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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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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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,
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Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS)
The mission of the Alabama Department of Senior Services is to promote the independence and dignity of those we serve through a comprehensive and coordinated system of quality services. MORE >
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1-800-243-5463
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Aging & Ageism,
Health Care Access
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Senior and Disability Services
The mission of the Alaska Commission on Aging is to ensure dignity and independence for Alaska’s seniors and to assist them through programs and services, funded by the Commission, to lead useful and meaningful lives. MORE >
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1-877-625-2372
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Health Care Access
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Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services
The mission of the Division of Aging and Adult Services is to promote the health, safety, and independence of older Arkansans and adults with physical disabilities. MORE >
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1-866-801-3435
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California Department of Aging
The California Department of Aging leads and advocates for the dignity, independence, health and community involvement of older Californians, family caregivers and adults with disabilities MORE >
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800-510-2020
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Colorado Department of Human Services
Provides an educational website for the people of Colorado to learn about the issues surrounding the elderly and disabled in Colorado, as well provides links to the many community and government agencies that can provide in-home services and financial and medical assistance. MORE >
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303-866-7350
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CT Department of Social Services Aging Division
The Elderly Services Division ensures that Connecticut’s elders have access to the supportive services necessary to live with dignity, security and independence. MORE >
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866-218-6631
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DE Division Service for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
To improve the quality of life for Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. MORE >
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800-223-9074
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Florida Department of Elder Affairs
The goal of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs is to efficiently use resources to ensure that the greatest number of elders possible get to spend their golden years living healthy, active and fulfilling lives in their communities. MORE >
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1-800-963-5337
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Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services
The Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services administers a statewide system of services for senior citizens, their families and caregivers. MORE >
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866-552-4464
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Hawai'i County Aging And Disability Resource Center
The goal is to establish a comprehensive and coordinated system of services in Hawai'i County that enable older people to live independently and with dignity. MORE >
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(808) 643-2372
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Idaho Commission on Aging
The goal of the Idaho Commission on Aging is to plan, coordinate, fund, and monitor a variety of services, to address the present and future needs of older Idahoans, and serve as a catalyst for improvement in the organization, coordination, and delivery of aging services in Idaho. MORE >
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208-334-3833
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Illinois Department on Aging
The Illinois Department on Aging strives to improve quality of life for current and future generations of older Illinoisans. MORE >
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800-252-8966
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Family and Social Services Administration - Area Agencies on Aging
Indiana's Area Agencies on Aging provide case management, information, and referrals to various services for persons who are aging or developmentally disabled. MORE >
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800-986-3505
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Iowa Department on Aging
Provide advocacy, educational, prevention and health promotion services for older Iowans. MORE >
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800-532-3213
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Kansas Department on Aging
The goals and objectives of the Kansas Department on Aging are to promote healthy aging with personal and financial independence and to provide high quality services and supports at all levels of individual senior needs through effective, efficient and affordable services and supports. MORE >
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(785) 296-4986
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Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living
DAIL provides leadership and addresses issues and circumstances that stand in the way of elders and individuals with disabilities achieving the best possible quality of life. MORE >
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(502) 564-6930
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Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Aging and Adult Services
The Office of Aging and Adult Services aims to develop and provide a system that provides choice, ensures quality, meets the needs of consumers and caregivers, and does so in a fiscally responsible manner. MORE >
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1.866.758.5035
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MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Massachusetts is committed to providing recognition and respect for all seniors to increase opportunities for seniors to remain active offering community-based services they need to live with dignity, independently while combating ageism. MORE >
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1-800-243-4636
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Department of Aging Choice, Independence, and Dignity for Older Marylanders
To evaluate services needed by elderly persons and set priorities for meeting these needs MORE >
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1-800-243-3425
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Maine Department of Human Services Elder Services
Maine Department of Human Services Elder Services promotes programs and services for older adults, their families and for people with disabilities. MORE >
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1-800-262-2232
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Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
The Michigan Office of Services to the Aging is older adults' state resource for information on aging in Michigan. MORE >
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517-373-8230
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Minnesota Board on Aging
The Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) is the gateway to services for Minnesota seniors and their families. MORE >
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800-333-2433
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Mississippi Department of Human Services Division of Aging and Adult Serivces
The Division of Aging and Adult Services plans, coordinates and advocates for, and ensures the provision of services to all older Mississippians. MORE >
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(601) 359-4929
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Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging
To help assess the abilities and needs of the older adult and to identify resources and services that can address those needs. MORE >
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800-497-0822
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Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services - Senior and Long Term Care
The mission of Montana's Department of Health and Human Services' Senior and Long Term Care is to advocate and promote dignity and independence for older Montanans and Montanans with disabilities by:
* Providing information, education, and assistance;
* Planning, developing and providing for quality long-term care services; and
* Operating within a cost–effective service delivery system.
MORE >
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800-551-3191
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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Seniors and Aging
To promote the dignity, independence and freedom of choice for older Nebraskans. MORE >
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402-471-3121
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Nevada Age and Disability Services Division
Nevada ADRC aims to improve access to services and support for Nevada’s elders, persons with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and for future long-term support needs with one-stop-shop access. MORE >
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(775) 687-4210
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New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services - Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services
A variety of social and long-term services and supports can be accessed through the ServiceLink Resource Centers and the NH DHHS District Offices. Services and supports are intended to assist people to live as independently as possible in safety and with dignity. MORE >
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(603) 271-4680
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New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
The New Jersey Division of Aging and Community Services (DACS) administers programs to make it easier for seniors to get the help to support their well-being and maintain themselves as long as possible with independence, dignity and choice. MORE >
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877-222-3737
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New Mexico Aging and Disability Resource Center
The ADRC is the single point of entry for older adults, people with disabilities, their families and the general public to access services, including state and federal benefits, adult protective services, prescription drugs, in-home and community-based care, housing, and caregiver support. MORE >
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800-432-2080
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New York State Office for the Aging
The Department is the place to turn for questions about benefits and services, assistance with government program applications, and for special services to help older New Yorkers and their caregivers. MORE >
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800-342-9871
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SAGE: Clinical & Social Services Program
SAGE's Clinical & Social Services Program provides counseling and case-management services to LGBT people over the age of 60 (50 if HIV+) living in NYC. MORE >
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212-741-2247
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Health & Wellness,
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SAGE: Community Services Program
SAGE's Community Services Program provides a wide variety of social activities for LGBT seniors living in NYC. MORE >
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212-741-2247
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NYC Senior Care
NYC Senior Care is a comprehensive source for information on home and community based services, caregiver supports, and other helpful services for seniors. MORE >
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North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) works to promote independence and enhance the dignity of North Carolina's older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families through services, benefits, and protections; to ready younger generations to enjoy their later years; and to help prepare for the changing demographics. MORE >
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(919) 733-3983
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North Dakota Department of Human Services Adult and Aging Services
The Department of Human Services administers programs and services that help older adults and people with physical disabilities to live safely and productively in the least restrictive, appropriate setting. MORE >
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701.328.4601 / ND Relay TTY: 1.800.366.6888
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Ohio Department of Aging
To provide services and supports that improve and promote quality of life and personal choice for older Ohioans, adults with disabilities and their families. MORE >
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1-800-266-4346
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Okalahoma Department of Human Services - Aging Services Division
The OKDHS Aging Services Division (ASD) helps develop systems that support independence and help protect the quality of life for older persons as well as promote citizen involvement in planning and delivering services. MORE >
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(405) 521-2281
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OR Department of Health and Human Services - Seniors and People with Physical Disabilities
The State Unit on Aging is dedicated to making it easier for seniors to get the help they need to support their well-being and maintain themselves in the community with independence, dignity and choice. MORE >
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800-282-8096
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Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Enhancing the quality of life of all older Pennsylvanians by empowering diverse communities, the family and the individual. MORE >
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1-800-490-8505
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State of Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs
To preserve the independence, dignity, and capacity for choice for seniors, adults with disabilities, families and caregivers. MORE >
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401-462-3000
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South Carolina Access
SC Access is an older adult's guide to available resources for older adults, people with disabilities, their family members and caregivers in South Carolina. It is a program of the Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging. MORE >
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800-868-9095
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South Dakota Department of Social Services -Adult Services and Aging
The focus of this division is to enable elder South Dakotans to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives while maintaining close family and community ties. MORE >
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866-854-5465
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Tennessee Division on Aging and Disability
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability brings together and leverages programs, resources, and organizations to protect and ensure the quality of life and independence of older Tennesseans and adults with disabilities. MORE >
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(615) 741-2056
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Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) was created to administer long-term services and supports for people who are aging and who have cognitive and physical disabilities. MORE >
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800-252-9240
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Utah Department of Human Services - Aging and Adult Services
Administers a wide variety of home and community-based services for Utah residents who are 60 or older. Programs and services are delivered to reach all geographic areas of the state. The goal is to provide services that allow people to remain independent. MORE >
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211
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VT Department of Disability and Aging Services
The Division of Disability and Aging Services supports older Vermonters and Vermonters with disabilities to live as they choose, pursuing their individual goals and preference. The Division Seeks to ensure their basic human and civil rights, health, well-being, and safety. MORE >
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(802) 241-1228
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Virginia Department for the Aging
The Virginia Department for the Aging fosters the independence and well-being of older Virginians and supports their caregivers through leadership, advocacy and oversight. MORE >
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211
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Washington State Department of Social and Health Services - Aging & Disability Services Administration
The Washington Agencies on Aging provides a comprehensive and coordinated local approach to managing a home, community and residential system of services that are client centered, allow maximum flexibility and promote the efficient use of resources. MORE >
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1-800-737-0617
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DC Office On Aging
DC Office on Aging provides a variety of community-based services to District seniors and their caregivers. DCOA also operates a one-stop resource for long-term care information, benefits and assistance for residents age 60 and older and persons with disabilities age 18 and older. MORE >
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(202) 724-5622
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West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
The Bureau of Senior Services will continue to focus on the changing needs of older West Virginians and to lead the way with programs that promote health, dignity and independence. MORE >
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(877) 987-3646 or (304) 558-3317
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Wisconsin Department of Health Services Aging And Disability Resource Centers
The ADRC of Wisconsin provides information on broad range of programs and services, helps people understand the various long term care options available to them, helps people apply for programs and benefits, and serves as the access point for publicly-funded long term care. MORE >
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608-266-1865
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Wyoming Department of Health - Aging Division Services
To provide a comprehensive and coordinated system of information and assistance for older Wyoming residents and adults with disabilities. MORE >
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800-442-2766
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