Bravo!
This How to Find LGBTQIA-Friendly Senior Living Communities | U.S. News is such an important reminder that LGBTQIA+ older adults deserve more than tolerance they deserve true belonging. So many people don’t realize how stressful it can be for LGBTQIA+ elders to navigate senior living options, especially when they worry about whether they’ll have to hide who they are in their own home.
I really appreciate that this piece highlights two of the most powerful tools available to families and older adults today: the SAGECare Credential and the Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI). Both offer clear, measurable ways to identify communities that are genuinely committed to inclusion, not just saying the right words on a website.
What resonated most with me is the idea that inclusion should feel natural not forced, not performative, and not something you have to dig for. When staff are trained, when policies are clear, and when residents are treated with dignity, you can feel it the moment you walk in.
For anyone starting this journey: ask questions, review policies, pay attention to communication, and trust your intuition. Your home should be a place where you can live openly, safely, and with pride.
As someone who works every day with communities striving to improve LGBTQIA+ cultural competency, I’m grateful to see articles like this uplifting the importance of affirming care. When communities invest in training and inclusive practices, they’re not just checking a box they’re changing lives.
If you ever need help identifying LGBTQIA+ welcoming senior living options or understanding what true inclusion looks like, the resources highlighted in the article are an excellent place to start.
I am also open to chatting, learning about you and your organization, and sharing with you about SAGE, as well as SAGECare’s cultural competency training.
Together we can make a difference!
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