LGBTQ+ Aging Project (Fenway)

LGBTQ+ Elders · Colorado · Free

Boston-based program of Fenway Health expanded nationally to support LGBTQ+ older adults and providers. Useful for elders whose biological family is estranged and who need chosen-family-aware support systems. Long-term care ombudsman services exist in every state — ask specifically about LGBTQ+ resident protections. Many LGBTQ+ elders went back into the closet when they entered nursing homes; SAGE-trained facilities are growing but still rare. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+...

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