An activist educates senior care staff about welcoming LGBTQ+ elders

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Older LGBTQ+ adults make up one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. population 55 and up. How to care for their specific needs is essential to ensuring their well-being as they age in place at home, in retirement communities, and in nursing facilities across the country.

Tim R. Johnston is the author of a tutorial on the subject called “Welcoming LGBT Residents: A Practical Guide for Senior Living Staff,” aimed at staff or facilities caring for aging LGBTQ+ adults. The licensed social worker is an author and activist dedicated to elder justice, with a specific focus on aging LGBTQ+ adults.

Johnston took time out from presentations of his work at senior care facilities to answer questions about the book and the state of care for older LGBTQ+ Americans in 2023.

LGBTQ NATION: Describe the kind of person you wrote the tutorial for.

Tim Johnston: The audience is…

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