by lgbtei | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog, Featured
It’s pretty likely that you have gotten a phone call at some point from someone claiming to be from Medicare, the IRS, the Social Security Administration, or another government agency. They want to talk about your taxes or your social security, and they need to verify...
by lgbtei | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Featured
As a requirement of the Older Americans Act, each state is required to develop a State Plan on Aging every four years. The State Plan essentially works as a strategic plan for the state’s Department of Aging. It outlines priorities for services provided through the...
by lgbtei | Nov 8, 2019 | Advocacy Alert!, Featured
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Dignity in Aging Act of 2019. The bill would reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA) through 2024. The OAA directly funds many of the services delivered by the county-level Area Agencies on Aging that help older...
by lgbtei | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog, Featured
What is brain health? Brain health is all about making the most of your brain and helping reduce some risks as you age. While research is still evolving, there is strong evidence that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by making lifestyle changes. What...
by lgbtei | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Gettin' On
From the Philadelphia Gay News There are stigmas that surround many health conditions that may prevent individuals from seeking care, even when they are experiencing serious symptoms. These delays in seeking care can prevent a timely diagnosis and important medical...
by lgbtei | Oct 23, 2019 | Board Profiles, Featured
The LGBT Elder Initiative is working with community partners including the Alzheimer’s Association and the Penn Memory Center to develop new programming on brain health within the LGBT community. Starting in 2020, this programming will explore topics relevant to...
