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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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Health Care Proxies & Living Wills Video
Natalie Chin from Lambda Legal Talks About Health Care Proxies & Living Wills 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 - 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Find LGBT-Affirming Services
Nervous about paid care services? Here’s what you can do to hire the supportive, friendly care provider who’s right for you. 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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Clip from Documentary Gen Silent: Fear of Hostile Home Care Workers
Lawrence describes his partner Alexandre’s fear that paid home care providers will know that they are gay. A special thank you to director Stu Maddux for permission to use this clip. MORE >
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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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The Health of Aging Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Adults in California
This policy research brief documents the health inequties in LGB adults compared to heterosexual adults. MORE >
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Injustice at Every Turn
Study released by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) about the level of discrimination against the transgender population. 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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LGBT Older Adults and Exclusion from Aging Programs and Services
This brief details LGBT older adults' reluctance to access mainstream aging service providers and programs, which can increase their sense of social isolation, as well as the delay in seeking medical treatment, ultimately impacting their mental and physical health. MORE >
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LGBT Older Adults: Facing Legal Barriers to Taking Care of Loved Ones
This brief discusses the exclusions LGBT people face in caregiving laws, such as the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, and the barriers they may face when visiting a partner or making end-of-life or medical decisions. MORE >
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LGBT Older Adults: Falling Through the Safety Net
This brief documents the unequal treatment LGBT older adults face under three key aspects to successful aging: financial security, good health and health care, and community engagement. MORE >
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LGBT Older Adults and Health Disparities
This brief documents the health disparities LGBT older adults face: health care insurance, access to health care, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and chronic conditions, which often results in delayed health care and overall poorer health. MORE >
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LGBT Older Adults and Long-Term Care Under Medicaid
This brief focuses on Medicaid—the largest payer of long-term care in the US—and how spousal impoverishment protections and spend-down exemptions exclude LGBT couples or families of choice, often leaving the partner of the Medicaid recipient financially bereft. MORE >
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Gay and Lesbian Elders: Estate Planning and End-of-Life Decision Making
This one-click download through SSRN will take you to a law review article discussing estate planning for gay and lesbian elders. 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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Outing Age 2010: Public Policy Issues Affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Elders
An update to the groundbreaking Outing Age report issued in 2000, Outing Age 2010 presents an in-depth look at public policy issues and the challenges facing the millions of LGBT older adults in the country. 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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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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Philadelphia's Aging Population in 2015
This publication discusses Philadelphia’s aging population by the year 2015 and beyond, drawn from comprehensive data analysis and research commissioned by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. The picture that emerges is of an increasingly diverse older population – ethnically, racially, economically and in terms of lifestyle, health and well-being. 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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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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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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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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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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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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World Pride & Power Organization
The World Pride Organization mission addresses community issues in the following areas: social justice, media education, health education, collective empowerment, cultural affirmation and community bridge building. MORE >
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303-523-3303
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Somos Latino/as LGBT Coalition of Massachusetts
Somos Latino/as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Coalition is a non-profit organization that represents and serves the LGBT Latino/a population in Massachusetts. MORE >
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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