Hospice Foundation of America LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ Elders · Illinois · Free

Hospice and end-of-life resources with LGBTQ+ inclusive care information. Relevant for veterans of the AIDS crisis, the Stonewall generation, and elders who lived underground identities most of their lives. Caregiver support is built into most LGBTQ+ elder programs — partner-led care is acknowledged and supported. 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+ Illinois residents and the...

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