Record #:

43416

Author(s):

Thomas Goldsmith

Abstract:

In this article the author is discussing what happen senior members of the LGBTQ+ community experience when going into assisted living situations. Many seniors in the community talk about having to go back into the “closet,” meaning hiding their queer identity, in fear of being discriminated by their care staff. The article also discusses that Les Geller helped found SAGE, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders, in New York but now is helping create a chapter in Raleigh. This is an attempt to help find affordable housing services for queer elders.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 34 Issue 38, September 2017, p24-25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

LGBTQ community; Elderly care; Housing insecurity; Housing programs; Discrimination in housing