“We need to ensure that older adults are centered in the LGBT movement.”

by Diverse Elders | Jun 29, 2017

We’re continuing our Pride Month series of interviews with staff from SAGE || Advocacy and Services for LGBT Elders. Today, we’re talking with Karalin Sprague, Manager of Lifelong Learning. Kara tells us about the exciting programming for LGBTQ older adults and allies...

Take pride in your community, take initiative, and be a voice for LGBTQ older adults

by Diverse Elders | Jun 27, 2017

It’s Pride Month, and the Diverse Elders Coalition is excited to continue its series of interviews with advocates from SAGE || Advocacy and Services for LGBT Elders. This week, we talk with Daniel Puerto, Outreach Coordinator, about what LGBT older adults and...

LGBT Older Adults Run a Higher Risk for These Three Chronic Conditions

by Diverse Elders | Jun 23, 2017

by Kathleen Cameron. This post originally appeared on the blog of the National Council of Aging (NCOA). Chronic conditions can be difficult to manage at the best of times, but for many LGBT older adults, barriers to health care, lack of health insurance, and fear of...

When Health Policy Advocacy Doesn’t See Color, It Doesn’t See Me

by Diverse Elders | Jun 22, 2017

by Ana Maria De La Rosa. This post originally appeared on the Community Catalyst Health Policy Hub. Our advocacy around race and health requires us to address racism as a cause of poor health, recognizing that without addressing this root cause, attempts at solving...

Finding a Place to Call Home: Dr. Dio Gica Talks SAGE, Pride Month, and Housing for LGBT Older Adults

by Diverse Elders | Jun 20, 2017

It’s LGBT Pride Month, and we’re celebrating all month long with a series of interviews with staff at SAGE || Advocacy and Services for LGBT Elders. Today’s interview is with Dr. Diosdado Gica, Chief Program Officer. Dio presented with the Diverse Elders Coalition...