Gettin' On
Reauthorizing the Older Americans Act
Since 1965, the Older Americans Act has been the chief piece of legislation ensuring the availability of many social services for older Americans. The OAA established the U.S. Administration on Agi...
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LGBT seniors and the Affordable Care Act
Does the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) really help LGBT seniors? Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius spoke recently in Philadelphia. She stated: “All Americans, regardless of...
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Being bisexual
“Old age is not for sissies,” said Bette Davis. If that is the case, and many believe it to be, then aging bisexuals are truly courageous. Bisexuals (young and old) have been underrepresented in r...
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Your papers, please
No matter your age or “marital” status, certain documents are necessary to protect your rights, interests and intentions. Time after time we have seen instances where a person’s wishes — which may ...
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Coming out is ageless
“Coming out” is the term LGBT people use to describe the process of disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity to other people. It’s very often a scary and risky experience. I’m sure th...
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Celebrating LGBT families of choice
When families come together during the holiday season, we as LGBT people can reflect on the many ways that we get to define “family.” For many LGBT elders, this was not always the case. Over the pa...
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Exercise and longevity: How to live to 100
As a personal trainer specializing in older, active adults, I am continually amazed by the effects of regular exercise on aging bodies. I have clients in their 70s who outperform people in their 30...
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Senior and sexuality
Closeness, intimacy and touch are lifelong needs that do not get old, even when we do. We may be graying but our sexuality evolves and changes over our lifecycle. There are many facets of senior s...
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Facing ageism in the LGBT community
“If I live to 50, I’ll just kill myself” is among the most often heard discriminatory statements in the LGBT community. It suggests a tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of a...
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Life after 55: It does get better
Although the media campaign targets LGBT youth, “It Gets Better” also holds true for LGBT elders. Whether related to health, housing, social or legal issues, LGBT elders face unique challenges. To ...
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