LGBT
LGBT & Elder Advocates Resources
Resources for Older Adults
- Campaign for Southern Equality http://southernequality.org/ Based in the South, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) is a national effort to assert the full humanity and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in American life and to increase public support for LGBT rights.
- National Resource Center on LGBT & Aging http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/index.cfm The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country’s first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults.
- Planning Tips for LGBT Individuals and Couples http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/resources/resource.cfm?r=32 This publication offers tips on key areas that LGBT older adults should address—such as estate planning, health care, financial and retirement planning and employee benefits—to ensure that their heirs receive what’s intended and that their health care decisions are honored.
- Campaign for Southern Equality http://southernequality.org/ Based in the South, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) is a national effort to assert the full humanity and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in American life and to increase public support for LGBT rights.
- Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) http://www.sageusa.org/index.cfm is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. The mission of SAGE is to lead in addressing issues related to LGBT aging. In partnership with constituents and allies, SAGE works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years.
Resources for Caregivers/Family Members
A Guide to LGBT Caregiving http://www.nextstepincare.org/CaregiverHome/LGBT_Guide?tr=y&auid=10030103 The guide discusses subjects such as identifying oneself in a new health care setting, what legal documents are essential, how to deal with instances of discrimination, and where to go for help.
- Campaign for Southern Equality http://southernequality.org/ Based in the South, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) is a national effort to assert the full humanity and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in American life and to increase public support for LGBT rights.
- Planning with Purpose: Legal Basics for LGBT Elders http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/resources/resource.cfm?r=33 This guide includes information about issues related to relationship recognition, finances, health care, long term care, Medicare and Medicaid, planning for the care of minor or disabled children, inheritance, elder abuse, and discrimination against LGBT elders.
- National Resource Center on LGBT & Aging http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/index.cfm The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country’s first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults.
- Campaign for Southern Equality http://southernequality.org/ Based in the South, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) is a national effort to assert the full humanity and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in American life and to increase public support for LGBT rights.
Resources for Physicians
- GLMA (Gay and Lesbian Medical Association) http://www.glma.org/ By working with other lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and health organizations, other medical associations, and policy makers at all levels, GLMA is a major force in the effort to ensure the health and well-being of LGBT persons.
- National Resource Center on LGBT & Aging http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/index.cfm The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country’s first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults.
- TransHealth Coordinators http://www.transhealthcoordinators.org/index.html Our primary goal is to help bridge some significant gaps between the medical field and the transgender community.
Resources for Service Providers
- American Society on Aging: LGBT Aging Issues Network http://www.asaging.org/lain works to raise awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services.
- Campaign for Southern Equality http://southernequality.org/ Based in the South, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) is a national effort to assert the full humanity and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in American life and to increase public support for LGBT rights.
- Caring and Aging with Pride http://caringandaging.org/ is a ground-breaking project designed to better understand the aging and health needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) adults 50 years of age and older. Our goal is to understand the wellness and health needs of these communities so we have information and are prepared to address the aging needs of LGBT elders now and for generations to come.
- National Resource Center on LGBT & Aging http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/index.cfm The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country’s first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults.
- Campaign for Southern Equality http://southernequality.org/ Based in the South, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) is a national effort to assert the full humanity and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in American life and to increase public support for LGBT rights.
Research and Reports
- The Aging and Health Report – Disparities and Resilience among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults http://caringandaging.org/ Professor Fredriksen-Goldsen and colleagues reveal key aging and health disparities impacting LGBT older adults. Over 2,500 LGBT adults ranging in age from 50 to 95 participated across the nation. This report is sponsored by AARP, The Gerontological Society of America, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and CSWE Gero-Ed Center.
- Improving the Lives of LGBT Older Adults http://sageusa.org/uploads/Abbreviated%20-%20Improving%20the%20Lives%20of%20LGBT%20Older%20Adults%20%5BFinal%5D.pdf Snapshot report authored by LGBT Movement Advancement Project (MAP) & Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders (SAGE) in partnership with American Society on Aging (ASA), Center for American Progress (CAP) & National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC).
- Public Policy & Aging Report: Integrating LGBT Older Adults into Aging Policy & Practice – Summer 2011 http://www.sageusa.org/resources/resource_view.cfm?resource=304 This issue, cosponsored by SAGE, explores several topics related to LGBT aging, including the absence of research and public policies devoted to LGBT populations; the failure of existing broad-based aging policies to incorporate LGBT needs and interests; the need for cultural competency training among services personnel; coalition work between organizations working with LGBT and elders of color to advance common policy goals; and the profound implications of a demographic estimate showing that one in two Americans living with HIV will be 50 and older by 2015.
Events
- Sex is Natural, Sex is Fun: Girls’ and Women’s Sexual Well-being Wednesday, June 13, 2012: Delta Halifax Hotel – 1990 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia 2012 Institute of the Section on Women and Psychology (SWAP)
- Transgender Health Summit
August 23 – 25, 2012, Asheville, NC, Providers Day, Community Day, workshops for healthcare providers, human resource directors and support staff. Plus workshops for the transgender community on aging, legal issues, community building, event coordinating, safe sex and empowerment!!
