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Inclusive Questions for Older Adults A Practical Guide to Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Source: National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

Resource Type: Print Media (Brochure, Flyer, Poster)

Focus Population: Behavioral Health Leaders, LGBTQIA+ People, Seniors, Older Adults

Topics: Culturally Specific Strengths and Resilience, Trauma-informed

This guide from the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging provides emerging research and best practices to help service providers ask questions about sexual orientation and gender identity when working with LGBT older adults in supportive and affirming ways. Relying on research, real-world knowledge, and experience, the guide outlines how to incorporate sexual orientation and gender identity questions into client forms; why this is helpful along with suggestions for discussing sexual orientation and gender identity with older clients.