We Look Out for Our Community
We make aging better for LGBTQ+ people nationwide. How? We show up and speak out for the issues that matter to us. We teach. We answer your questions. We connect — generations, each other and allies. We win. And together, we celebrate.
Find Programs Near You
Find local non-profit groups and organizations that engage in advocacy or provide services and programs to LGBTQ+ elders through our SAGECollab partners.
National LGBTQ+ Housing Initiative
One of the most significant concerns for LGBTQ+ elders is safe, affordable housing. According to an Equal Rights Center report, 48% of older same-sex couples applying for elder housing were subjected to discrimination. Discrimination puts LGBTQ+ elders at greater risk for chronic health problems, social isolation, poverty, and premature mortality.
SAGECare Creates Inclusive Environments
Partner with SAGECare and equip your leadership and staff with the knowledge, training, and strategic guidance to create a more inclusive environment. Schedule an introductory call with our team to learn more.
Get Financial Help With SAGECents
SAGECents is a digital wellness platform made specifically for LGBTQ+ folks to increase financial stability and reduce economic stress.
Advocacy for LGBTQ+ People
SAGE stands proudly with LGBTQ+ pioneers and all people charting their own path through aging – fighting for the right to live with dignity, respect, and pride.
Working alongside SAGECollab partners and allies nationwide, we drive change and advocate for policies that make every stage of aging safer, more equitable, and more affirming for LGBTQ+ communities.
Explore Services in New York and Florida
SAGEServes creates ever-growing opportunities to serve our community’s older people and support their unique needs. We do this through direct services at our four SAGE Centers and care management programs in New York City, programs designed to support LGBTQ+ elders across New York State, and programs designed for LGBTQ+ elders in Southern Florida.
Connect Across Generations
Friendly visiting programs are a proven way to alleviate isolation and rebuild communities across generations. The SAGE Friendly Visitor program, founded in 1979 and the first of its kind in the U.S., matches volunteers from the community with LGBTQ+ elders (“Friends at Home”) to form relationships that are mutually rewarding and build community.
SAGEYou Is Building Community Everywhere
SAGEYou is a virtual hub for LGBTQ+ people who’ve lived authentically and with pride to find events, resources, and community.
Your online community is waiting!
Helpful Resources
Long-Term Care Equality Index 2025 – Executive Summary
The Long-Term Care Equality Index 2025 Report represents the second validated survey on LGBTQ+ inclusion in long-term care and senior housing communities. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE are excited to present this report on the 274 communities from 33 states (including D.C.) that actively participated in the LEI 2025 survey cycle. This Executive Summary provides an overview of the findings with the full report available here.
Facing the Future Together
FAQs, Guidance, & Resources, for LGTBQ+ Older Adults.
State of LGBTQ+ Aging Survey: Brief Report
SAGE and University of Nevada, Las Vegas partnered to conduct a survey of LGBTQ+ elders, with a focus on understanding the issues that impact underrepresented groups, including rural, BIPOC, TGNB, low income, and elders with disabilities. The survey focused on critical issues such as health, services, social support, and discrimination experiences as well as political, financial, and aging concerns. Download and view the infographic to learn more.
