The LGBT Social Science & Public Policy Center at Roosevelt House

In partnership with the Roosevelt House Public Policy Center at Hunter College, Silberman Aging, and Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging, will convene a Research and Policy Symposium on LGBTQ Aging 

March 2, 2017
Symposium 1:00 PM
Reception 6:00 PM

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There are an estimated 2.7 million LGBT older adults in the United States. This population faces a complex set of risks beyond those of their aging heterosexual peers. Older LGBT adults faced legal discrimination, stigma, shame, and violence throughout their lives often with no familial support, and many lost their friendship networks through the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 90s. LGBT older adults are often reluctant to seek health or long-term care services and face greater health risks than their heterosexual and cisgender peers, due largely to perceived lack of cultural sensitivity among service providers. Despite the increased visibility of LGBT issues in health and social policy and growing awareness of these disparities, considerable work is needed to promote the delivery of culturally relevant services and begin to include LGBT elders in the local, state, and national policy agendas.

Join us for presentations and discussion with researchers and policy makers on inclusion of LGBT elders in policy and responsive care.

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