Born Before Stonewall

Judith Hoch Wray (left) and Donna Prince have built a good life in Indianapolis, and persevere through financial and medical setbacks. Says Donna: “When I can’t see where the next point of light is, Judith says, ‘It’ll be OK. We’ll just take it a day at a time.’” Photo by Heather.


This month marks the 48th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, a defining moment in the struggle for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender equality. LGBTQ Americans still face isolation and discrimination. But we in the Baby Boom are also helping redefine what it means to grow older.

Barry Yeoman writes this excellent piece of journalism:
https://medium.com/@barryyeoman/born-before-stonewall-lgbtq-boomers-8d08b7cc5bd4

Home Shelters LGBTQ Seniors from Discrimination

Housing for LGBT Older Adults - AARP

Housing for LGBT Older Adults - AARP: Older adults who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender often age alone. As the first generation to be open about their sexuality and united around the gay rights movement, many are estranged from family and never had or have lost partners.

Older, Senior, Aged, Elderly. You Name It, We Can't Escape Ageism.

GeriPal - Geriatrics and Palliative Care Blog: Descriptive terms for older people: older is in an...: "Never be the first to use a new descriptive term for older people nor the last to give up an old one."   This is the advice ...

Take a listen: Queer Aging Interview with Out Chicago

The segment begins @ 20 min -- Thank you, Chicago's Progressive Talk and Scott Duff @ Out Chicago OUT CHICAGO w/ Scott Duff 09.18.16 

A Visual Synopsis of Queer Aging

Take a look -- a visual synopsis of Queer Aging: The Gayby Boomers and a New Frontier for Gerontology.

A Niche, Demand, and a New Boom? But Can we Afford it?

 

Marketplace just published this feature, titled Niche in elder care: assisted living for LGBT seniors, on Stonewall Gardens in Palm Springs-- a new assisted living facility for LGBT seniors. The facilities, amenities, and, of course, location look fantastic. But what the piece does not tell you is the price tag: minimum monthly rate for a room: $2850 plus additional fees for special needs.