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Gay Friendly Assisted Living:
Having a place to go when you retire that is loving, and without prejudice can be difficult, especially if you happen to be gay, and in need of assisted living. I can think of only one ad or listing on my site that caters to gay/lesbian folks. That's not because I don't want them on there - quite to the contrary, I wish there were more listings, and I hope that as time goes on people become more sensitive and open to this need.
In any assisted living facility, it is imperative to surround yourself with like-minded people. After all, these are the people you are likely to be "roommates" with. I remember all of the times when I was younger and living in a combined-housing or roommate situation that who you live with and around makes all of the difference when it comes to your happiness. I remember one place I lived in that was by all standards a "dump" but it was one of the places I was happiest, because the people that lived there with me were respectful and we had a lot in common.
There is no difference with this and living with others after you retire.
Organizations:
The following organizations can provide listings of accredited housing and assisted living facilities for seniors:
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Phone: 202-783-2242
www.aahsa.org
or
Assisted Living Federation of America
Phone: 703.894.1805
www.alfa.org
Elder Abuse:
You can usually find your local Elder Abuse program under the Human Services section of your phone book, or you can report suspected abuse by calling 800-677-1116
AARP:
American Association of Retired Persons
Phone: 1-800-424-3410
www.aarp.org
VA Help:
To see if you are eligible for V.A. help, go to V.A. Web site
www.va.gov
Questions About Medicare?
Questions about Medicare?
Phone: 1-800-633-4227
Questions About Medicaid?
Medicaid information is usually listed under the Human Services section of your local phone book
Assisted Living Tidbits:
A generation ago, no states had laws protecting sexual minorities. Many, including California, do today.
By one researcher's count, an estimated 1.3 million of California adults are gay, lesbian or bisexual, though more than half of those are bisexual. Nationally, 4 percent of adults identify themselves as gay or lesbian
Gay Friendly may also be referred to as alternative lifestyles.
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