Jun 26, 2019
Fifty years ago, the Stonewall Riots launched what is widely considered to be the modern LGBTQ rights movement. The patrons of the Stonewall Inn, largely consisting of transgender and gender diverse people and homeless youth, fought back against police brutality and years of systematic violence and oppression. We owe much to their bravery, and to the bravery of those who led earlier LGBTQ rights efforts such as the Mattachine Society, the Daughters of Bilitis, and the Compton Cafeteria Riot.
Today, the people who paved the way for today’s LGBTQ rights are entering their golden years. For these Stonewall Seniors, aging brings with it many unique challenges not faced by their straight, cisgender peers. How can healthcare and elder services providers ensure that LGBTQ seniors are able to age with dignity, security, and pride?
This episode's guest is Lisa Krinsky, Director of the LGBT Aging Project.