Attention Senior Services Providers!
Many LGBTQ+ seniors are extremely vulnerable as they age. They may return to âthe closetâ after years of living authentically, for fear of being mistreated by health and aging care professionals. Having lived in a time when LGBTQ+ people faced involuntary electroshock therapy, arrests for âsexual devianceâ and being diagnosed with a mental illness simply for being themselves, the LGBTQ+ older adult community can experience heightened anxi...
Attention Senior Services Providers!
Many LGBTQ+ seniors are extremely vulnerable as they age. They may return to âthe closetâ after years of living authentically, for fear of being mistreated by health and aging care professionals. Having lived in a time when LGBTQ+ people faced involuntary electroshock therapy, arrests for âsexual devianceâ and being diagnosed with a mental illness simply for being themselves, the LGBTQ+ older adult community can experience heightened anxiety and distrust around aging care services. Unfortunately, LGBTQ+ older adults are also less likely than their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts to have children or other nuclear family members to support their well-being as they age. This dynamic and interactive workshop will provide information about: the risks and realities of LGBTQ+ older adults, tips for being inclusive and respectful in our language, understanding the process of coming out for older adults, the components of sex, gender and sexuality, as well as strategies for working toward inclusiveness, where LGBTQ+ older adults are able to acknowledge their life experiences and age with dignity and respect.
Registration Fee: $85 (which includes: SafeZone manual, a SafeZone lapel pin and sticker, a certificate of course completion and lunch)
To Register: Go to www.outalliance.org and click on the slide OR click on the 'tickets available' option on this event!
