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Webinar: LGBT Older Adults in Assisted Living --Issues & Advocacy

Until now, there has been little information available  about the opinions and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults in long-term care settings.  While most LGBT elders would prefer to receive long term services and supports at home, traditional support systems may be limited or unavailable and alternatives such as assisted living or nursing homes may be necessary.  Based on the recently released report "LGBT Older Adults in Long Term Care: Stories from the Field," learn about the varied experiences with long-term care of LGBT older adults, their loved ones, advocates, and the providers who care for them, and how applicable law relates to their concerns (www.lgbtlongtermcare.org).

Presenters: Eric Carlson, Directing Attorney at the National Senior Citizens Law Center & Daniel Redman, Elder Law Project Fellow at the National Center for Lesbian Rights

Title: LGBT Older Adults in Assisted Living --Issues & Advocacy

Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011

Time: 11AM - 12 NOON Pacific / 2PM - 3PM Eastern

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Priorities

ALCA's major areas of focus include:
  • Developing a definition of "assisted living" that adequately informs consumers and others as to the type of care that can be provided, while allowing for appropriate variations from one assisted facility to another;
  • Advocating for laws, regulations and practices that advance both resident choice and strong consumer protections;
  • Developing high, universal standards relating to services, staffing, residents' rights, and other important aspects of assisted living care;
  • Ensuring strong enforcement and oversight systems on federal and state levels to protect consumers and assure quality;
  • Promoting affordable and accessible assisted living, including equal treatment of those consumers receiving financial assistance from Medicaid or other public programs; and
  • Protecting consumers' civil liberties, including freedom from discrimination based on real or perceived disability, race or sexual orientation.
 
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