by lgbtei | May 23, 2015 | Program History
On Saturday, May 23, 2015, “Still Here: Defiant Aging with HIV,” a unique and powerful LGBTEI Conversation combining art, storytelling and community building, was held at the John C. Anderson Apartments in Philadelphia, PA. Artists, activists, and community members...
by lgbtei | Apr 25, 2015 | Program History
How do we navigate sex as we age? How do common health issues and medications affect sexual desire? How can you use nutrition and exercise to improve sexual wellness? How do you keep sex hot, whether you’re partnered or single? These are some of the questions...
by lgbtei | Dec 6, 2014 | Program History
Everyone experiences physical and emotional loss at some point in life, whether the loss of a loved one or of some aspect of one’s own physical or mental health. These difficult experiences can present special challenges to LGBT older adults because of unique family,...
by lgbtei | Oct 25, 2014 | Program History
Based on U.S. Census estimates and recent surveys by the Williams Institute and Gallup, there are approximately 27,000 LGBT people over 65 living in the Delaware Valley. As the Boomer generation matures, that number is expected to jump to over 55,000 by 2030. LGBT...
by lgbtei | Sep 20, 2014 | Program History
It is estimated that by 2015, over 50% of the people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. will be over the age of 50. These individuals, whether newly infected or long-term survivors, face unique health risks and co-morbid conditions including cardiovascular disease,...
by lgbtei | Mar 22, 2014 | Program History
In surveys, up to 80% of LGBT older adults express fear of discrimination and possible abuse in the Long-Term Care (LTC) system. Care providers are not always aware of the unique health and social issues facing LGBT people. In some cases, LGBT older adults are not...
