Diverse Elders Coalition

LGBTQ+ Elders · Missouri · Free

National advocacy coalition working on behalf of diverse elders including LGBTQ+ older adults. 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. Many LGBTQ+ elders went back into the closet when they entered nursing homes; SAGE-trained facilities are growing but still rare. Free service; donations support but...

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