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LGBT News for December 2017
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Links and videos of interest to the mature LGBT adult are just a click away.
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“The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. (Mayo Clinic Staff)
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The
Advocate recommends Jeffrey Masters’ podcast L G B T Q & A to get you through the holidays. The
New York Times says, “If you want to understand what it sounds like when a host is prepared, look no further than Jeffrey Masters. His interest in his guests’ stories, as well as his encouraging manner, allows him to get beyond the surface whether he’s interviewing activists or members of the entertainment industry.” (Jonah Engel Bromwich, 5/25/17)
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Rainbow Supper & Lunch Clubs
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Join us for Dale Le Page on December 5th
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The Rainbow Lunch Club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at noon
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This month lunch is served on
December 13th and 27th.
The Rainbow Supper Club meets this month on
Tuesday December 5th,
supper is served at 6:00pm.
Both the Rainbow Lunch and Supper Clubs are held at the
Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, 90 Holden Street, Worcester, MA.
The suggested meal donation for people 60+ is $2.50. Guests under 60 pay $5.50.
Reservations are due a week before the meal.
Exciting Entertainment October:
December 5th Supper - Dale Le Page
All performances are free of charge - reservations required in advance.
Entertainment/program supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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“Bisexual people make up more than half of the adult LGB population, although among older adults, fewer people identify as bisexual. According to a 2015 YouGov poll, 1% of respondents ages 65 and older said they identified as bisexual, while 3% said they identified as gay or lesbian.
“Research finds that bisexual older adults face unique challenges compared to their gay and lesbian peers. For example, the social isolation faced by LGBT older adults is compounded for bisexual older adults, who are less likely to be “out” about their sexual orientation. According to Pew Research, only 18% of bisexual respondents ages 45 and older said that the most important people in their life knew they were bisexual …” (A CLOSER LOOK: BISEXUAL OLDER ADULTS, 0/17)
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Transgender Health Disparities
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“Compared to cisgender adults, transgender adults are more than three times more likely to have ever thought about suicide, nearly six times more likely to have ever attempted suicide, nearly four times more likely to have experienced serious psychological distress, and more than three times more likely to have emotions that interfere with their relationships, social life, ability to do chores, and work performance. In regard to health care access, transgender adults are nearly three times more likely than cisgender adults to delay getting medicine prescribed to them by a doctor or to not get the medicine at all.” (Williams Institute, 10/17)
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Markey Cosponsors Legislation for LGBT Seniors
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) , along with Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Edward Markey (D-MA) and Al Franken (D-MN), has introduced the LGBT Elder Americans Act to improve services available for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) adults. This legislation would build on the Older Americans Act to include LGBT seniors as a vulnerable population and permanently establish the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging.
“Our LGBT seniors helped build this country, and we owe them dignity and access to services that address their specific needs,” said Senator Markey. “I am proud to co-sponsor the LGBT Elders Act to ensure all of our seniors receive the care they have earned and deserve.”
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Elder Care Q&A, December,
All About Medicare Open Enrollment
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Q:
What happens during Medicare Open Enrollment?
A:
Medicare holds an Open Enrollment period every Fall. This year it began on October 15
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, and ends on December 7
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. This is when all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the coming year to better meet their needs, like changing the cost of your plan, benefit coverages, and which providers or pharmacies are in your plan.
Original Medicare includes coverage for hospital and doctor care (Parts A and B) that is managed by the federal government. You generally have to pay a deductible before Medicare pays its share, and a portion of the cost for each service you use. You can also add a Medicare Drug Plan...
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Nursing Homes and LGBT Elders
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“LGBT older adults are particularly vulnerable to abuse and neglect given a lack of training among many providers, failure to create and enforce inclusive agency-level caregiving policies, and a resurgence in religious exceptions in anti-discrimination and healthcare law.” (Angie Perone, PrideSource, 11/2/17)
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Massachusetts Resources
INDEX is a program of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, a Center for Excellence at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. This Fact Sheet contains links to information about Massachusetts resources on general veterans’ issues, PTSD, brain injury, emotional support and women veterans.
Resources for LGBT Veterans
“The American Military Partner Association (AMPA) is the nation’s premier resource and support network for the partners and spouses of LGBT troops and veterans.” The AMPA resources page has links organized in 13 categories for LGBT veterans and their partners and families.
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Rainbow Readers
A monthly book club dedicated to reading all things Queer and LGBTQA. December's book is
Harem Master by Megan Derr
December 16th; 6:00 - 8:00pm
at Annie's Book Stop
65 James Street, Worcester MA
508-796-5613
LGBTQI Meetup for Central Mass
The purpose of this Meetup group is to help create a vibrant LGBTQI+ community throughout Central Massachusetts. Check this page out for LBGTQI+ friendly events in our area!
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WLEN– Worcester LGBT Elder Network, is a joint effort of Elder Services of Worcester Area Inc.,
Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging and the Worcester Senior Center.
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