Establishes a permanent commission on LGBTQ aging to study and recommend improvements for older LGBTQ adults and their caregivers.
The bill creates a permanent commission on older LGBTQ adults and their caregivers in Massachusetts. The commission will investigate and analyze the health, housing, financial, psychosocial, and long-term care needs of older LGBTQ adults and their caregivers. It will make recommendations to improve access to benefits and services, examine the impact of state policies, increase provider awareness, and recommend alternatives to institutional care. The commission will also explore training curricula and outreach protocols to reduce apprehension among older LGBTQ adults and their caregivers.
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