Welcoming LGBT Residents

Welcoming LGBT Residents is the first comprehensive guide to working with LGBT older adults in senior living settings.

Tim R. Johnston is the Senior Director of National Projects for SAGE, the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older people.

Foreword by Rabbi Erica Steelman Introduction - How to Read this Book 1. Getting to Know LGBT Older Adults 2. First Impressions 3. Move-In Day and Collecting Information 4. LGBT Programming and Services 5. Staff Opinions, Beliefs, and Training 6. Addressing Bullying and Conflict Between Residents 7. Navigating Family Dynamics 8. Sexuality and Sexual Health 9. Bisexuality and Aging 10. Gender Identity and Expression 11. Older Adults Living with HIV/AIDS 12. Dementia, LGBT Older Adults, and LGBT Caregivers 13. Rights and Protections 14. Strategic Planning and Diversifying the Board Conclusion - It Starts with You!