Participants will be presented with an introductory overview of issues related LGBTQ+ aging. Information presented will include: basic terminology, a lifespan perspecrtive of LGBTQ+ aging, health and social disparities in the LGBTQ+ community in general, health and social disparities facing LGBTQ+ adults aged 50 and older, information on how to create a more welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ clients, and a guide to supporting the caregivers of LGBTQ+ older adults.
Agenda:
Improving Care for LGBTQ+ Elders, presented by Jim Meadows, LMSW
The Basics (terminology, identity labels, etc.)
LGBTQ+ Older Adults: A Lifespan Perspective
Health and Social Disparities
Creating a Welcoming Environment
Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Caregivers in the LGBTQ+ Community, presented by Linedda McIver, BA
Starting a Conversation
Making a Plan
Forming a Team
Finding Support
Self Care
Approved for 2.0 General CE clock hours; No NBCC credit available for this workshop
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