Out and Aging was made possible thanks to support by AARP. A recently published academic journal article by two University of Indiana researchers reports on problems faced by LGBTQ+ older adults living in the nation’s nursing homes and recommends actions nursing homes should take to ensure LGBTQ+ residents are treated equitably and without bias. The […]
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Revolutionizing retirement: How LGBTQ+ housing communities empower elders to live authentically
Out and Aging was made possible thanks to support by AARP. David Kilmnick knew an LGBTQ+ retirement community was needed when reaching out to elder facilities for educational programs. The founder and president of the LGBT Network on Long Island, New York, he recalls a facility telling him “we have none of those here,” referring to LGBTQ+ people. “I’m […]
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LGBTQ+ and disability advocate speaks on vision impairment, accessibility
Out and Aging was made possible thanks to support by AARP. When talking about myths of people with disabilities, Katherine Allen says there’s more to deafness and blindness than people think. “Just about everything [is on] a spectrum,” said Allen, who is visually impaired. Allen, 68, is active in the Philadelphia-area disability and LGBTQ+ communities. […]
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The “Q” Word: How older LGBT adults feel about the word “queer”
Out and Aging was made possible thanks to support by AARP. LGBT adults, age 55-plus, represent the Stonewall generation. They are the AIDS generation. They fought — and died — to bring us every right and privilege our LGBTQ+ community enjoys today. They accomplished this within a hostile social and political environment. One of the […]
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The fight to inspire: Ohio’s LGBTQ+ everyday elder heroes
Out and Aging was made possible thanks to support by AARP. With age comes a considerable amount of freedom — freedom to express ourselves, reflect on paths we’ve taken and rise up and recognize that our presence still matters at any age. “We need to remain true to our base and never lose sight of […]
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LGBTQ+ elders need specific resources to thrive
Out and Aging was made possible thanks to support by AARP. The aging process looks different for everyone, and for queer people, getting older can present specific challenges. Aging LGBTQ+ people need access to housing and healthcare that is both affordable and affirming, but discrimination and high prices make it difficult to achieve these basic […]
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Combating social isolation with LGBTQ+ elders at national and local levels
Out and Aging was made possible thanks to support by AARP. Aging is a gift that not everyone gets to experience. This is especially true within the LGBTQ+ community, where discrimination, HIV/AIDS and a lack of resources continue to present challenges for the community time and time again. Today, many LGBTQ+ older adults find they […]
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Judy Lewis, advocate and fierce defender of Michigan’s older LGBTQ+ community
Out and Aging was made possible thanks to support by AARP. Longtime queer community advocate and all-around rockstar servant of the people Judy Lewis isn’t sure why we’d want to interview her, but she’s happy to accommodate our request. “I’m here for whatever you need,” she says. It’s a phrase that could be a guiding […]
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Aging LGBTQ+ Americans face additional caregiving challenges
Out and Aging was made possible thanks to support by AARP. While Darcy Connors was a nursing home administrator in the South, she also operated a COVID-19 recovery center. Connors and her staff noticed that two of the patients in their charge had a strong connection with one another — they were obviously a couple […]
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Long-term HIV survivors fighting for their lives all over again
Out and Aging was made possible thanks to support by AARP. The fight against the HIV epidemic has seen a number of good milestones lately – the World Health Organization reaffirmed July 22 that those who consistently take antiretroviral treatment and maintain undetectable viral loads don’t transmit the virus during sex. Meanwhile, among HIV-negative men who have […]