For #LGBTQ+ elders, there is a unique set of considerations that come with aging at home. Morningstar recently shared a helpful guide with important tips for vetting prospective home-care agencies, like asking if staff receive anti-discrimination training from an organization like SAGE. https://lnkd.in/gFvKD85b
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So proud of this collaboration between SAGE and CenterLink to help #LGBTQ community centers across the country step up for our elders.
Excited to launch SAGELink at the CenterLink 2024 Leadership Summit. Together SAGE and CenterLink are united in purpose to support older #LGBTQ+ communities!
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We’re less than one week away from the 2024 SAGE Gala, and I’m looking forward to celebrating the courage and authenticity of our LGBTQ+ elder community! In case you missed last year’s event, check out a recap of the amazing speakers, awardees, and performers who joined us: https://lnkd.in/gvzkDiyW
SAGE Awards and Gala 2023
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My colleague, Sydney Kopp-Richardson (she/her), recently shared her insights on solving housing disparities for our #LGBTQ+ elder community. Read her article to learn more about the steps housing developments can take to create affirming, safe, and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ residents to live as their authentic selves: https://lnkd.in/gkMEm3ai
LGBTQ+ Elders Face Compounded Challenges in Accessing Fair and Equitable Housing
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SAGE's Gala is less than a week away! Don't forget to grab your tickets!
Love is love - but only because there’s been generations of courageous folks who fought to show the world that we deserve to love who we want, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Join us in celebrating the courage of our LGBTQ+ elders and allies at Cipriani Wall St. on Oct 21, from 6 - 10 PM at the 2024 SAGE Awards & Gala. Get your ticket today: sageusa.org/2024sageawards
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Today is #NationalComingOutDay! No matter what age you are, sharing your identity and embracing your true self can be a liberating experience. If you feel comfortable, I invite you to share your coming out story in the comments below.
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As the population of #LGBTQ+ elders grows, more long-term care providers are prioritizing cultural sensitivity training to create more welcoming environments. In case you missed it, my colleague, Christina DaCosta, spoke with WOSU Public Media about the importance of training programs to enhance inclusivity and meet the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ community. https://lnkd.in/gJyipCX2
Older LGBTQ+ people often face social isolation and fear, but groups working to bring inclusion
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In the past year, dozens of individuals hosted SAGE Table events to bring people in their community together. My colleague, Sherrill Wayland, recently joined the Around the Table podcast to chat about how SAGE Table is fighting social isolation in the #LGBTQ+ community and fostering intergenerational connections by creating opportunities for a meal and conversation. Listen to their discussion and learn how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/gVNGcqzh
Episode 8: Sage Table – Sherrill Wayland
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