Course hosted on SAGECare learning platform
Family caregivers give time and love to help older adults. But many face big challenges especially in diverse communities.
Angela’s Story
Angela, age 52 and African American, cares for her dad with dementia. She works two jobs and spends evenings helping him with medicine and doctor visits. Angela often feels alone because most caregiver resources don’t match her culture or needs. She also struggles with mistrust in healthcare and finding providers who understand her background. When Angela found a support group that understood her, she said: “I felt seen for the first time.”
Why This Training Matters
- Different experiences: Caregivers from African American, Native American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQ+, and Southeast Asian communities face unique struggles.
- Cultural understanding helps: Knowing their stories leads to better care.
- Inclusive systems make a difference: Organizations that value diversity create safer, stronger communities.
Daniel’s Story
Daniel, age 60 and gay, cares for his partner, Mark, who has advanced Parkinson’s disease. In healthcare settings, people often think he’s “just a friend.” Daniel worries about discrimination and struggles to find providers who respect their relationship. When Daniel found an LGBTQ+-friendly care network, he said: “For the first time, I felt safe bringing Mark to appointments.”
About Training
Stories like Angela’s and Daniel’s show why The Diverse Elders Coalition’s updated the training curriculum in collaboration with SAGECare, designed to equip healthcare, long-term care, social service, and aging professionals as well as members of the direct care workforce who support diverse older adults and their families with the knowledge and skills needed to better support diverse family caregivers and older adults.
What You’ll Learn
- Real stories from caregivers in six cultural communities
- Best practices for providers, organizations, communication, and policy
Help your team meet caregivers where they are. Give your team the tools to provide inclusive, affirming support by enrolling in Caring for Those Who Care.
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About SAGECare and the Diverse Elders Coalition
SAGECare is part of SAGE, the nation’s oldest and largest group working to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. They provide training and resources to help organizations offer inclusive care. www.sagecare.org
The Diverse Elders Coalition brings together national groups that advocate for older adults from communities often overlooked—African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, Native American, and LGBTQ+. Their mission is to make sure aging policies and programs meet the needs of all communities. www.diverseelders.org
