“Isolation, finding friend support, caregiving and health care the biggest issues older gay persons face. Who will be there for us, who will help care for us without judgment?”
(66-year old lesbian participant in the Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study (NHAS).
Charlie Hoy-Ellis, PhD, MSW, LICSW, Project Director of Interventions and Training at the Goldsen Institute (University of Washington School of Social Work), recently shared insights from the Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) evidence-based program during a January 2026 interview on Seniors Matter! on Rainier Avenue Radio. The conversation highlighted practical strategies and encouragement drawn from PTC to support family caregivers’ confidence, well-being, and resilience.