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Category: Aging

AARP: LGBTQ+ Older Adults Find Safe Spaces at Senior Centers

Article from AARP, published November 25, 2024 LGBTQ+ older adults are finding new support in a traditional place: the senior center. Theresa Latham of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, and her wife, Cheryll […]

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October 9th is Ageism Awareness Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines ageism as “a combination of stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) directed toward people on the basis […]

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Yarmouth Senior Center to Hold LGBTQ+ Older Adult Social Group

On Wednesday, August 14th from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, the Yarmouth Senior Center (located at 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth) will host a “Make Your Own Sunday Day” in […]

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June 15th is Elder Abuse Awareness Day

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), elder abuse is defined as a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an […]

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May is Older Americans Month

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to […]

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Boost Your Budget Week Brings Awareness about Benefits for Low-Income Older Adults

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), more than 17 million Americans age 65+ struggle with rising housing and health care bills, inadequate nutrition, lack of access to transportation, diminished savings, […]

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State of LGBTQ+ Survey

We need your help! This research study focuses on learning more about LGBTQ+ people aged 50 and older across the country, including their experiences, needs, and resiliencies as they get […]

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The Cape Cod Chronicle on SHINE: Shining a Light for Seniors

Ryan Bray | Cape Cod Chronicle When Ellenmarie Rhone retired full time to Chatham from New York City with her husband this past summer, one of the first things on […]

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