Aging LGBT Adults Face Bias, Poverty And Isolation
“When people talk about discrimination, it’s unlikely they’re thinking about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. ‘That’s not where the conversation usually goes,’ says Serena Worthington, director of national field initiatives at SAGE (Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders). Understanding Issues Facing Older LGBT Adults, a report co-authored by SAGE and MAP, the Movement Advancement Project, released May 25, is an effort to shift the conversation by calling attention to the challenges and resilience of an estimated 2.7 million Americans.”