Springpoint Choice Earns SAGECare Recertification
At Springpoint Choice, our promise is to support older adults who want to age in place with dignity, independence, and respect. As part of that commitment, we are proud to announce that we have once again achieved the Platinum Level credential from SAGECare, reinforcing our culture of inclusion and welcome for all older adults — including LGBTQ+ seniors. We first earned this credential in 2021, being among one of the first senior care membership programs to do so.
Why This Credential Matters
SAGECare is the credentialing arm of SAGE, the oldest and largest nonprofit in the United States dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. By maintaining this credential, Springpoint Choice demonstrates that our team has completed rigorous training in LGBTQ+ cultural competency — covering topics such as respectful vocabulary, legal protections, response to bias, and sensitivity to diverse life experiences.
For our members and their families, this means greater peace of mind: when care needs arise, you can trust you’ll be met with an environment of inclusion, understanding and respect.
What Our Team Has Learned and Why It Matters
During the credentialing process, our team engaged with voices from the LGBTQ+ older adult community — hearing directly from individuals of varied backgrounds and lived experience. We focused on:
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Recognizing historic and ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ older adults (e.g., fear of discrimination, issues of disclosure, and later-life coming out).
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Incorporating inclusive language and vocabulary into our care practices.
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Understanding federal and state protections and how to respond when bias or non-affirming behavior arises.
In short, this training equips our caregivers, team members, and leadership to create an environment where every member can feel safe, seen and valued.
In achieving this Platinum SAGECare recertification, Springpoint Choice remains dedicated to ongoing improvement, listening to member feedback, and refining our services so everyone can age with confidence and authenticity.