Meeting the Unique Needs of LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Illinois

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Article Publication Date: 
6/30/2021
Summary: 
Paula Basta, M.Div., Director, Illinois Department on Aging and ADvancing States Member, wrote a guest blog post for ACL about the unique challenges of LGBTQ+ older adults. The blog post highlights the specific struggles this population is facing in Illinios regarding descrimination, representation in aging services, chronic and mental health, and securing access to care, as well as touches on some inititiaves that are being developed to address these issues.
Article Author: 
Basta, Paula
Populations: 
Advocates; Aging/Older Adults
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Keywords: 
Community Inclusion

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Paula Basta

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/72727