Studies show disparities exist in access and quality of health services. Materials included on this page provide information, research, and resources on disparities in long-term care.
Promoting Equity in Care
Diverse Elders Coalition
A coalition of six national organizations representing a growing majority of millions of older people throughout the country.
Racial Disparities in Community- and Institution-Based Long-Term Services and Supports
Innovation in Aging
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) individuals may have significant concerns about discrimination as they age and as they seek long-term care services. Individuals living in nursing homes have the same rights to be free from discrimination and harassment as individuals living in the larger community. In addition, they have rights and protections provided by federal nursing home regulations and state and federal anti-discrimination provisions. The rights of all residents should be honored and respected, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
Residents’ Rights and the LGBTQ+ Community: Know YOUR Rights as a Nursing Home Resident
Individuals living in nursing homes have the same rights to be free from discrimination and harassment as individuals living in the larger community.
Advocating for LGBTQ+ Residents
Long-Term Care Equality Index
The Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI) is a project of SAGE and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation to promote equitable and inclusive care for LGBTQ+ older adults in residential long-term care and senior housing.
Consumer Voice is committed to using our voice to break down all forms of oppression, including inequities in healthcare, and continuing our work of fighting for quality of life and care for long-term care consumers nationwide.
