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Regardless of our age, we have the right to be offered an HIV test, receive information about the latest prevention tools, and access comprehensive sexual health services. A recent report reveals that people over 50 who are newly diagnosed with HIV are more likely to have advanced disease. Specifically, 36% of this age group had AIDS at the time of their HIV diagnosis. Among the 2,123 new HIV diagnoses, 18% were in older individuals, compared to 17% in younger people. Stay tuned for opportunities to advocate for improved HIV prevention services for older adults on our social channels. Join SAGE’s Action Squad to receive updates and get involved! #GetInvolved #HIVTest #SAGE #SexualHealth #SexualHealthService ??Join the Action Squad: https://lnkd.in/d4FqPqTZ ???Read More: https://lnkd.in/dzYz5jBh

?? EVENT ALERT! ?? David Martin, SAGEPositive’s Program Coordinator, will be a speaker at “Thriving, Resilient, and Empowered: Healthy Aging with HIV” on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. We invite you to join us at the Baruch College Vertical Campus Center beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST. ?? #Events #Register #Invite #LGBTQAging #HIVAwareness #WeRefusetoBeInvisible We hope to see you there! Register here: https://loom.ly/wh-7HlI

As we age, we face new and difficult struggles. 48% of trans elders report having experienced symptoms of depression, and 71% report a history of suicidal ideation. But we want you to remember that even if it feels like it, you are not alone. If you are looking for someone to talk to, check out HearMe, a free, 24/7 on-demand mental wellness app. You can text one-on-one with trained empathetic listeners to get things off your chest without judgement. ? #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth #LGBTQAging #LGBTQ #MentalHealthAwareness

COMING SOON! SAGE and The Longevity Project, along with partners the?David Bohnett Foundation ?and?Annenberggenspace, are hosting a powerful conversation focused on intergenerational ties, ageism, and the LGBTQ+ community. The event features: Ken Stern from the Longevity Project, Michael Adams and Kylie Madhav, MBA, LMSW from SAGE, Eunice Lin-Nichols from CoGenerate, Phill Wilson from Black AIDS Institute (BAI), and Giovanna Fischer from the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Join us on September 17 for a fascinating conversation and to enjoy light refreshments! RSVP required. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eSJMys4s #intergenerational #aging #ageism #lgbtq #lgbtqaging #werefusetobeinvisible

To all of our grandparents: whether by choice or by blood, we wish you a Happy National Grandparents Day. We celebrate our grandparents and older adults this day for their inspiration, mentorship, and shaping the future of younger generations. Especially to our LGBTQ+ elders: we thank you for paving a brighter future for the generations to come. ???? #HappyNationalGrandparentsDay #LGBTQAging #LGBTQ #WeRefusetoBeInvisible

SAGE and other civil rights groups submitted a friend-of-the court brief in support of transgender youth and their families, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. ? The Supreme Court will be hearing U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case challenging Tennessee’s law banning medical care for transgender youth. Any law that prohibits medication for only one group of people is discriminatory. ? Every family should have the freedom to love and support their children, but these bans deny that right to families of transgender youth. That's why we’re proud to stand with Kentucky families who have been challenging a similar law in their state. As we wait for the Supreme Court to hear the case in the next few months and issue its decision next summer, we will continue to support transgender youth, their families, and medical providers.

You're invited to join us in celebrating our LGBTQ+ elders and influential leaders and allies of the LGBTQ+ community at the SAGE Awards & Gala on Oct 21 at Cipriani Wall St. from 6 - 10 PM! #WeRefusetoBeInvisible Tickets are now available - get yours today: sageusa.org/2024sageawards

We know that our community is built on resilience and strength, but this doesn't mean there aren't real and lasting impacts. It's OK to ask for help! 39% of LGBTQ+ elders have experienced suicidal ideation during their lifetime, and 31% of LGBTQ+ elders have symptoms of depression. This is two to three times higher than the general older adult population in the Unites States. But we don't have to be another statistic. We can help each other. Remember, you are not alone! SAGE collaborates with HearMe, a free, 24/7 on-demand mental wellness app that allows you to text one-on-one with trained empathetic listeners to get things off your chest, feel seen, heard, and validated. ? #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth #WeRefusetoBeInvisible #LGBTQMentalHealth #LGBTQ

Hear from SAGE’s CEO, Michael Adams, and Director of International Programs, Hannah Yore, about how crucial it is support our LGBTQ+ community across the globe. In their recent op-ed for The Advocate, read about LGBTQ+ elder Laila who finally feels free “to live the rest of her life with the authenticity and freedom she wishes she found in her youth.” We can work toward a world where no one in our community feels like they need to hide! Read More ???: https://lnkd.in/e6tXmzm5

In honor of National Grief Awareness Day, we want to recognize some of the different types of grief you may experience throughout your lifetime. #Grief is personal and different for everyone. Your friends at SAGE are sending you love and compassion! For access to a trained empathetic listener, check out https://lnkd.in/gYiE6KJU. Remember, you are not alone. ??