Tag: SAGE

OAEC Capstone Webinar (Feb. 16, 2023)

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Post date March 8, 2023

Since 2020, the Administration for Community Living (ACL)-funded Older Adults’ Equity Collaborative (OAEC) has worked to elevate cultural competence in the aging network through active engagement with professionals, caregivers, and older adults. This capstone event will reflect on the accomplishments of this collaborative by introducing attendees to the resources and tools generated by the OAEC and look ahead by stimulating conversation on the future of equity in the aging network.

Click HERE to watch the video recording on YouTube.

Download the slide deck below.

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How To Be An Ally To Transgender Older Adults

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Post date July 28, 2021

Have you ever wondered how you can better support older Transgender people in your community? The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and FORGE are thrilled to share the new toolkit How to Be an Ally to Transgender Older Adults. This toolkit provides education, resources, and practical tips for being an Ally. We encourage you to share this toolkit with others interested in being an Ally in support of older Transgender family, friends and community members

Click here to access the Toolkit : English | Spanish

The Impact of Trauma History on End-of-Life for LGBT Elders

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Post date July 2, 2021

Today’s LGBT elders may find the end of life more challenging than do other elders. Various subgroups of LGBT elders are more likely than their non-LGBT peers to suffer from mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, and be living with HIV/AIDS. Many do not have the biological family support that others do, and many suffer from lower socio-economic status, with less access to quality health care and health insurance.

Access the End-of-Life/Spiritual Support Fact Sheet

Person-Centered Services and LGBT People with Disabilities

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Post date July 2, 2021

Person Directed Services are just that – services provided for individuals that take into account the unique needs and wants of the specific person they are for. If implemented effectively, these services allow individuals to reach their fullest level of independence in their communities. This is no different for people with disabilities in the LGBT community.

Access the Person-Centered Services Fact Sheet

Create Your Care Plan: An LGBT Person’s Guide to Preparing for Medical Procedures

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Post date July 2, 2021

Undergoing a surgical or medical procedure can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Typically, people rely on family members to help them through the process and manage their care. But what if you don’t have family members who can step into that caregiving role?

Access the LGBT Care Planning Guide

LGBT Welcoming Housing : Self Advocacy Tips

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Post date July 2, 2021

One of the most important decisions we make as we age is where we’re going to live during our senior years. For LGBT older adults, finding a place that’s welcoming and respectful of our identities is a critical aspect of the housing search.

Access the LGBT Welcoming Housing resources

10 Tips for Including LGBT People with Disabilities

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Post date July 2, 2021

No matter what group or groups, people identify as being a part of, everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. People want to feel like they are able to authentically be themselves while participating in life and activities they enjoy. This is no different for people with disabilities who also identify as members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.

Access the Disabilities Tip Sheet

April Meeting: RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council

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Post date June 25, 2021

The RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council held its eighth meeting on April 28, 2021.

Serving Diverse Elders: Strategies for Meaningful Inclusion Service Planning and Delivery

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Post date June 2, 2021

Produced by the National Consortium on Aging Resources for Seniors’ Equity Members:
Asociación Nacional Pro Personas Mayores (ANPPM)
National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA)
National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)
The National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA)
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging (SAGE)

As the older adult population grows, many Aging Network providers are considering the unique needs and barriers diverse elder communities navigate by incorporating their stories and experiences into their organization’s planning process. By making some simple changes, diverse elders can be included as aging services and programs are designed, implemented, and evaluated. This guide aims to provide the Aging Network with tools and resources needed to be more inclusive of culturally diverse populations of older adults during the planning process.

Serving Diverse Elders: Strategies for Meaningful Inclusion in Service Planning and Delivery