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LGBT Senior Health Project: Aging as Ourselves

Description:

Many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors remain a hidden and marginalized population who face significant barriers to culturally sensitive health care. These issues were raised by the Alliance Health Foundation, the California Endowment and the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation-strong funding partners who convened local agencies to address the needs of elderly LGBT residents. The resulting collaboration of mainstream and LGBT providers builds on each agency's expertise to create a network of culturally responsive health and social services. Eldercare organizations will enhance staff awareness of the concerns of LGBT clients when offering case management and referrals. Community groups will become more familiar with techniques to support LGBT seniors in their own homes.

 
Project Director/Key Contact:

Leane Marchese
Executive Director
4069 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 284-9281
E-Mail: lmarchese@elderhelpofsandiego.org

 
Local Funder(s):
  • Alliance Healthcare Foundation
  • San Diego National Bank
  • San Diego Human Dignity Foundation
  • Price Galinson Collaborative Fund
  • The California Endowment
 

Grant Recipient: ElderHelp of San Diego

Grant Amount: $500,000

Grant Period: 9/1/2005 - 8/31/2009

Grant Status: Closed

Recipient Web Site:
http://www.elderhelpofsandiego.org

Project Web Site:
http://www.agingasourselves.org