“[…]Nationwide, SAGE, which advocates for LBGTQ seniors, estimates that by 2030, there will be about 7 million LGBTQ people in the U.S. who are 50 and older.
‘LGBTQ+ older adults may be asking themselves, “Will my LGBTQ+ identity be respected and honored?”‘ said Karen Cushing, business development director at SAGECare, which trains healthcare and other professions in creating more inclusive environments.
‘Aging service providers should think about how inclusion shows up across the entire experience — from staff training and policies to healthcare, housing, social connection and opportunities to build community with other LGBTQ+ older adults,’ she added.”
Read the full piece here. This piece was originally published by Emeryville Today on October 21, 2026.
