LGBT older adults often face harassment or hostility when accessing aging programs and when frequenting senior centers, volunteer centers or places of worship. Few aging service providers plan for, or conduct outreach to, the LGBT community - and few are prepared to address acts of discrimination aimed at LGBT elders by staff or other older people. This makes many LGBT older adults reluctant to access mainstream aging services, which increases their social isolation and negatively impacts their physical and mental health.
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Dignity Denied: Religious Exemptions and LGBT Elder Services
SAGE Care Management Brochure
Friendly Visitor Program
Understanding the Affordable Housing Development Process
Key Considerations in Developing LGBT-Friendly Service-Enriched Affordable Housing
2016 SAGE Annual Report
Understanding Issues Facing LGBT Older Adults
Infographic: LGBT Elders Send Message to Administration for Community Living
SAGE Strategic Plan: LGBT Aging Reimagined
How Does Marriage Change Your Healthcare?
