National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

During Pride Month 🌈, we recognize and honor those in the LGBTQ+ community who are facing dementia and those supporting their friends, family members and communities. We proudly stand in solidarity with you and are committed to creating safe and supportive spaces for you to get the help you need.

Join us!!

Join us for the SAGEYou Lavender Lounge on 6/11 from 1-2:30 pm EST 💜

Join SAGE for a fun, social mixer facilitated by The Generations Project. Lavender Lounges feature creative reflection prompts and guided small group discussions in Zoom breakout rooms. Build connections and get to know the SAGE community of LGBTQ+ elders by attending this event!

💻 Register for the Zoom on sageyou.org

Aging with HIV is a story of strength — but it’s also a story that demands action.

The report highlights what long‑term survivors and lifetime survivors have been telling us for years:

- They are living longer, but often with more complex health needs
- Stigma, isolation, and ageism continue to shape their daily lives
- Many face financial insecurity, limited support systems, and barriers to care
- Mental health, trauma, and long‑term treatment effects remain urgent concerns

As the number of older adults living with HIV continues to grow, our systems must evolve with them. This means investing in culturally competent care, expanding support services, and ensuring long‑term survivors are not left behind.

Their resilience is undeniable — but resilience should not be a requirement for survival.

Read the full report and learn what communities say they need now:
https://mcusercontent.com/51ae1af3fb6e03af7c0b80cda/files/34866605-c267-e0c3-98f1-09da6d1efc0a/Community_Insights_on_HIV_and_aging_lifetime_survivors_and_long_term_HIV_survivors4_copy.pdf



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This post is part of our week‑long journey toward HIV Long‑Term Survivors Day on June 5, celebrating the courage, wisdom, and lived experiences of long‑term survivors.

Tune in tomorrow for the interview!!

SAGE and AARP welcome you to join us for a free webinar on how the LGBTQ+ community can recognize and protect ourselves from consumer fraud!

📅 Wednesday, June 24th
🕐 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern
💡: Kathy Stokes, Senior Director of Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP

Click here to register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/qtJQgRE

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Join SAGE’s national webinar on the impact of major healthcare cuts!

Thursday, June 4 | 2:00–3:00 pm EST

Over $1 trillion in cuts to local hospitals and clinics have already been enacted—with the most severe impacts still to come. These decisions will have real consequences for the LGBTQ+ older community.

Hear from experts at Families USA, The AIDS Institute, the Center for Medicare Advocacy, and more about what this means—and how you can take action.

Health is not just a budget line—it’s our survival.

👉 Register: https://www.sageusa.org/7DaysJuneWebinar


SAGE is part of Seven Days in June: HEALTH IS PRIMARY (June 1–7), a nationwide effort to raise awareness and demand transparency about these cuts.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Seven Days in June: LGBTQ+ Older People’s Health—What You Need to Know . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join SAGE for a national webinar offering an urgent update and call to action on how recent federal health care cuts could impact LGBTQ+ older people. “These cuts will devastate every community, push care out of reach for millions, and put an even greater strain on healthcare workers. We have to s...

❗URGENT ACTION ALERT: Protect Safe Housing❗

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a proposal to weaken the Equal Access Rule (EAR).

The EAR ensures many U.S. HUD-funded services are not denied based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Specifically, it provides important protections for transgender and non-binary individuals.

We can challenge the repeal effort, but we NEED the support of as many people and organizations as possible!

JOIN US:
🗓️Wednesday, May 20th
⏰2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
💻Register here: https://loom.ly/4fhm3Ng