Aging With Pride

LGBTQ+ Elders · South Carolina · Free

Federal initiative supporting LGBTQ+ older adult research and programs. 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. Medicare and Medicaid cover gender-affirming care for elders in most states — including for people just starting transition late in life. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ South Carolina residents and the people supporting them.

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