Honoring where you've been. Supporting where you're going.
ElderPride from The LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton offers education, resources, and groups for LGBT elders and their informal caregiving networks.
Welcoming and supporting individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations, ElderPride provides:
- Counseling & behavioral health services
- Financial & legal connections
- Support groups
- Information & referrals
- Monthly Lunch & Learn workshops
- Education, training, & technical assistance concerning the unique needs of LGBT Elders
LGBT Older Adults
Today, there are more than 3 million LGBT people aged 55 and older. Approximately:
- 1 in 3 lives alone
- 40 percent say their support networks have become smaller over time
- 40 percent have not told their health provider(s) their sexual orientation or gender identities.
Informal Caregivers
As many as 1 in 4 LGBT adults will become informal caregivers. Additionally, many LGBT older adults:
- Have strained/estranged relationships with their families of origin
- Have families of choice who are often not legally recognized
- Forgo health care and support due to both subtle and explicit forms of discrimination
- Serve as caregivers for another as they themselves are aging.
ElderPride is a program of The LGBT Health Resource Center. The Resource Center provides LGBTQ individuals and their families with welcoming access to expert health information and resources that will enhance wellness and quality of life.
To learn more, e-mail lgbt@chasebrexton.org, or call 410-837-2050 x1049.