WHAT?

SAGEs Fourth National Conference on LGBT Aging

Its About Time: LGBT Aging in a Changing World, sponsored by AARP, will offer you resources, information, tools, insights, and networking opportunities to effectively address what LGBT aging will look like in the 21st century.

Intended Audience: General Public

Reservation Required: Yes

Cost: Cost

Contact: Reservation

Phone: (212)741-2247

Additional Information: The Clock is Ticking. Over the next quarter century, the number of seniors in America is projected to grow geometrically from 12% to 20% of the total population. Since 6-8% of these individuals are likely to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT), by the year 2030, LGBT seniors age 65 and above are expected jump from 2.5 million to as many as 4.7 million. Over 75 sessions in the areas of service delivery, program development, health & wellness, spirituality and faith issues, policy shifts, cultural competency training, advocacy, current research trends, sexuality, access challenges, long term care, housing, and more. Who should attend?Professionals in aging service delivery, long term care, programming, case work, health, elder law, housing,policy, and advocacy; Researchers in the fields of aging, HIV and other health concerns, and LGBT studies; Policymakers in offices for aging, retirement organizations, grantmaking programs and others affecting aging policy and service delivery; Professionals, board members and activists in LGBT agencies ready to address an aging participant population; and others interested in LGBT aging. For more information and to download a registration form, visit www.sageusa.org/nationalconference or e-mail nationalconference@sageusa.org or call (212) 741-2247 x237.

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WHERE?

New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge 333 Adams Street , Brooklyn, New York Albany County