12:56 min
CLEAR ALL
The key challenges facing aging LGBT adults center around: chronic health care, caregiving, financial security for long-term care, social isolation, building resiliency and where to find trusted help.
Research shows that people in LGBTQIA+ communities experience trauma at higher rates than straight, cisgender people. “The effects of trauma can be seen in higher rates of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and self-injurious behavior.