1. National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Website - www.lgbtagingcenter.org
This is a wonderful resource and is a project of Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) in partnership with:
American Society on Aging
Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging and Longevity, Hunter College
CenterLink
FORGE Transgender Aging Network
GRIOT Circle
The LGBT Aging Project
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
National Council on Aging's National Institute of Senior Centers
Openhouse
PHI
This is supported in part under a cooperative agreement from the US Dept of Health and Human Services, administration on Aging. Woo hoo! This means that the federal government is supporting our family with acquiring and maintaining our health as we age - it's a beautiful thing!
One of the resources that this group provides is a guide, "Inclusive Services for LGBT Older Adults: A Practical Guide to Creating Welcoming Agencies" which is designed to educate service providers about the unique barriers that LGBT older adults face, and also includes ways that every agency can foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for many diverse populations, including LGBT older adults.
You can email them at info@lgbtagincenter.org or download it from their website (listed above).
2. Senior Services of Seattle/King County - www.seniorservices.og
Address - Senior Information and Assistance
2208 Second Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone - 206-448-3110
TTY - WA Relay 7-1-1
info@seniorservices.org
This is a fabulous non-profit agency that is supported by United Way of King County investments.
Senior Information and Assistance is a great resource for offering support to King County seniors and their caregivers, and provides a full range of education, services and resources. Their goal is to maintain the independence, security and quality of life of seniors.
Advocates can meet with you in person, by email, by phone or people also have the option of going to the main website (listed above) which is a huge untapped goldmine resource.
I personally vouch for them as they provided some incredible and extensive support to me, as a lesbian, as my mother began her long weird and wonderful 11 year dance with Alzheimer's. They assisted me in finding 3 different homes for my mother, three different day centers, presenting her with the information she needed to feel comfortable moving out of her home, info on how to screen and hire caregivers, and also, a very kind listening ear. The two advocates that I found most sensitive to lgbtq issues (in my case being a lesbian caregiver with a very homophobic mother) were Sally Friedman and Daira Sawotchka. They are caregiving advocate gurus....
3. UW lgbt Caregiver Study - Caring for Partners
Website: www.caringforpartners.org
Email: info@caringforpartners.org
Toll Free Telephone: 1-800-410-8701
Local Phone - 206-744-9518
I met one of the coordinators of this UW study, Andrea Lahr, at the LBTQ Healthfair this last weekend and was really delighted to learn of this study. We have all either experienced first hand or heard stories of lgbtq people not having the best experiences with healthcare systems. The Caring for Partners program is a national study that addresses these concerns.
Study Outline:
There are many stories about LGBT individuals unable to visit with or make care decisions for their partners in health care facilities. The Caring for Partners study is hoping to learn ways to improve care and reduce discrimination for LGBT people. We need your help.
Who are we looking for? We would like to talk with you if you are a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) person who had a partner who was very sick or injured in the last 5 years and stayed in a hospital or a health care facility. We would like to talk about your experiences making decisions about their care.
What happens if I agree to be in the study? We will ask a few questions to see if this study is a good fit for you. If it is, we will plan a time to talk with you. The interview may take place in person or by phone. You will receive $15 for your time. You will also be asked to fill out a short survey.
Can I do this anonymously? If
you want to participate without contacting us, you can fill out an
anonymous survey online. Because we will not know your name, we will
not be able to pay you for your time.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE IN THE STUDY:
Call us toll free: 877-749-3970
Email us: info@caringforpartners.org *
Visit our website: www.caringforpartners.org
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/
*Please note we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of email. The Caring for Partners study is part of the End-of-life Care Research Program at the University of Washington. The study is funded by the National Palliative Care Research Center.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you!
Andrea Lahr, MSW
Thank you to Andrea and her colleague, Dr. Ruth Engelberg, for coordinating this study. It is long over due - much appreciated.
Thank you to Andrea and her colleague, Dr. Ruth Engelberg, for coordinating this study. It is long over due - much appreciated.
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