20,000+
People have visited the online LGBT Caregiver Resource Center, part of SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, since its launch in March 2011.
1000+
Professionals who have accessed info and training through SAGECAP presentations at national conferences, Area Agencies on Aging and other gatherings, since 2010.
1,600+
Downloads of Next Steps in Care LGBT Caregiver Guide, co-authored by the United Hospital Fund and SAGECAP, since its release in December 2011
330+
Caregivers who have accessed training and workshops on topics such as legal and financial planning, stress reduction, home safety, and more, since 2010
SAGECAP (SAGE Caring and Preparing), launched in 2009 and supported by the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation, was designed to provide a safe, welcoming community that helps caregivers navigate their current and future needs: as they provide care for a loved one, SAGECAP cares for them, and in turn helps them prepare for the time in their life when they may need care. SAGECAP offers:
- One-on-one counseling
- Group counseling
- Weekly caregiver support groups
- Educational seminars and online resources
- Information on benefits, entitlements and more
- Respite care
- Help for caregivers planning for their own futures
Download the SAGECAP issue sheet. ▶
To learn more about SAGECAP's resources, please contact Suzy Ritholz at sritholz@sageusa.org.
SAGECAP is made possible through the generous support of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation and the MetLife Foundation.
Related Links
National LGBT Caregiver Support Group. SAGECAP also runs a national telephonic support group for LGBT caregivers—a safe and nurturing space to discuss challenges, vent frustrations and share advice and resources. For more information, email caregiving@sageusa.org.
Caregiving Support in New York City. Whether you are caring for a friend, partner, relative or other loved one, SAGE Social Services can support you when the demands of caregiving become too much. Visit our Social Services page to learn more.
Download the latest resources on LGBT caregiving for aging providers, LGBT organizations and LGBT older people at SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging.
