In this talk from the 2020 Advancing Excellence in Sexual and Gender Minority Health conference, Lisa Krinsky and Dr. Liz Kass describe LGBTQIA+ older adult health disparities associated with social isolation, HIV and aging, and cognitive decline. They also provide recommendations for care giving and advanced directives, and suggest other resources to support LGBTQIA+ older adults.
Learning Resources — LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
Caring for the Sexual Health of LGBTQIA+ Older Adults – Part 2
In this second of our two-part webinar on sexual health and LGBTQIA+ Older Adults, Lisa Krinsky, LICSW and Kevin Ard, MD discuss social and care measures to support positive sexual health in sexual and gender minority elders. The session addresses social stigma toward the sexual health of older adults and provides guidance on how to best support elders in a healthy sex life. PrEP and other STI prevention and treatment measures are discussed in the context of LGBTQIA+ older adults.
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Caring for the Sexual Health of LGBTQIA+ Older Adults – Part 1
In this two part series, The National LGBT Health Education Center and the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders provide guidance on how to care for the sexual health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ older adults.
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- Transgender Health
Promoting the Behavioral Health of LGBTQ Older Adults
In collaboration with the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders, The Fenway Institute has created clinical best practices for supporting the behavioral health of LGBTQ older adults. This brief discusses current research on aging LGBTQ people, their needs, and the role of health centers in providing medical and behavioral support to this population.
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- LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
