Stepping up to provide person-centered care to LGBT seniors

Aging services organizations still have a long way to go in addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults. Thankfully, many resources exist to help.

In the midst of the holiday season, providers naturally think about ways to make those in their care have positive experiences. Many residents will join their families for traditional dinners, but others may be unable to travel or may not have family with whom to celebrate.

When we think of providing person-centered care to older adults, our goal is to meet the individuals where they are and engage them in determining how best to meet their needs. When it comes to aging LGBT individuals, however, senior living and care providers often fall short...