In this heartfelt episode of Seniors and the People Who Love Them, hosts Cookie and Wendy are joined by special guest Brad Brown to explore the experiences of LGBTQIA+ seniors. Together, they discuss the unique challenges faced by older adults in the LGBTQIA+ community, from overcoming isolation and discrimination to ensuring access to affirming care and support. Brad shares his expertise and personal insights on how to create inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ seniors, and how those who love and care for them can make a difference in their lives.Throughout the episode, the hosts and Brad highlight the importance of fostering understanding, compassion, and advocacy in order to ensure that seniors of all identities are seen, heard, and valued. Listeners will also learn about valuable resources for LGBTQIA+ seniors, including:The L.E.I. (LGBTQ+ Elder Initiative): https://thelei.org/The Goldsen Institute's National Health and Aging Study: https://goldseninstitute.org/health/nhas/The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging: https://lgbtagingcenter.org/Tune in for an inspiring and enlightening conversation on how we can all work together to create a more inclusive and supportive world for seniors of every identity.

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