The Person Comes First – Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults
On-Demand Webinars: The Person Comes First – Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults
The Person Comes First – Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults
Recorded on: 06/06/2023
Equitable, person-centered resident engagement and care for LGBTQ+ older adults is only possible when senior living communities prioritize the needs of this population and commit to better understanding their lifetime of experiences, including discriminatory obstacles they have faced. Learn about best practices and organizations who are paving the way when it comes to rethinking established practices in long-term care as they relate to truly supporting the LGBTQ+ population.
Webinar Attendees will be able to…
• Describe how to prioritize culturally competent, trauma-informed care practices for residents in senior living communities
• Integrate affirming language and preferred pronouns into their current practices to improve resident engagement
• Outline common discriminatory practices experienced by LGBTQ+ older adults and understand how to support residents
• Integrate affirming language and preferred pronouns into their current practices to improve resident engagement
• Outline common discriminatory practices experienced by LGBTQ+ older adults and understand how to support residents
Marvell Adams Jr, Founder and CEO, W Lawson
Robert Espinoza, Executive VP of Policy, PHI
Carrie Shaw, CEO and Founder, Embodied Labs
