Local Community Advocacy Advocating for the Needs of LGBT Older Adults

Too often, older LGBT people delay seeking needed care due to a fear of discrimination from an aging network of service providers that historically have not been welcoming. Efforts are underway at national and local levels to help this network become more welcoming of LGBT older adults. These efforts include creating non-discrimination policies that include LGBT populations, providing LGBT cultural competency training, and developing LGBT welcoming aging programs and services.