Ensuring Inclusive, Culturally Apt Care for LGBTQ+ Elders | Mirage News
INDIANAPOLIS – There have been few studies of LGBTQ+ older adults residing in nursing homes. A new article from faculty of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University explores care of the growing number of LGBTQ+ older adults living in these facilities. The paper highlights the experiences and needs of this population, outlines best facility practices and
Aria Award-Winning Musician Beatrice ‘Bertie’ Blackman Named Curator For Sydney LGBT Museum Qtopia
Sydney-based Aria award-winning musician Beatrice ‘Bertie’ Blackman has been named a curator for LGBTQI museum, Qtopia Sydney. Blackman is a multidisciplinary storyteller utilising various mediums as a musician, visual artist, … The post Aria Award-Winning Musician Beatrice ‘Bertie’ Blackman Named Curator For Sydney LGBT Museum Qtopia appeared first on Star Observer…
PFLAG Slams WA Labor Government Over Delay In LGBT Law Reforms
The Bunbury chapter of PFLAG protested outside the office of local Labor MLA and Minister Don Punch, over the delay in enacting laws to protect Western Australia’s LGBTQI communities from … The post PFLAG Slams WA Labor Government Over Delay In LGBT Law Reforms appeared first on Star Observer…
Anglican Church Southern Queensland To Apologise To LGBT People
Anglican Church Southern Queensland has said it will issues a historic apology to LGBTQI people and their families for “harm” caused by the church’s past attitudes and behaviours. The church … The post Anglican Church Southern Queensland To Apologise To LGBT People appeared first on Star Observer…
Methodist Bishop urges MPs to pass LGBTQ+ bill
The Bishop of the Tema Diocese of the Methodist Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ofori-Akyea, has called on parliament to as a matter of urgency pass the ‘Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021’ before they break for the holidays…
Advocates, union applaud legislative commitment for groups for Black, LGBTQ+ workers
The Employment Equity Act Review Task Force’s final report was released Monday…
‘Maestro,’ ‘Rustin’ and ‘Nyad’ score Golden Globe nods for portrayals of LGBTQ trailblazers
Bradley Cooper was nominated for “Maestro,” Colman Domingo was nominated for “Rustin” and Annette Bening and Jodie Foster were both nominated for “Nyad.”
Caring for LGBTQ+ nursing home residents in culturally appropriate and inclusive ways
There have been few studies of LGBTQ+ older adults residing in nursing homes. A new article from faculty of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University explores the care of the growing number of LGBTQ+ older adults living in these facilities. The paper highlights the experiences and needs of this population…
A Gen Zer left Texas to find acceptance and peace of mind: ‘Texas has a lot to fix and resolve before I would even encourage anyone to move or live there’
Ty Joerger, 25, moved to Seattle with about 10 friends for “a laundry list of reasons” including Texas’ attitude towards LGBTQ+ people and anxiety-inducing mass shootings…