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		Identifying and Assisting LGBT Elder Abuse Clients: A Guide for Abuse Professionals This comprehensive article, written for abuse professionals, discusses warning signs for LGBT elder abuse. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Preventing, Recognizing, and Addressing LGBT Elder Abuse This comprehensive article, written for for LGBT older adults and their loved ones, discusses warning signs for LGBT elder abuse. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Advocating for LGBT Long-Term Care Consumers: Resources for Long-Term Care Ombudsmen This webinar introduces long-term care ombudsmen to the needs of LGBT residents of nursing facilities. MORE > Go to Web Site Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Research Brief about LGBT Elder Abuse This 4-page research brief, developed by the National Center on Elder Abuse, describes information related to LGBT elder abuse. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT Elder Abuse: Interview of Mary Twomey An LGBT radio show conducted this interview of the Co-Director of the National Center on Elder Abuse. MORE > Go to Web Site Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		CÓMO NAVEGAR EL SISTEMA Esta publicación está diseñada para informar a los adultos mayores LGBT de los diversos servicios y beneficios disponibles, incluyendo proveedores de vivienda y servicios que simpatizan con las personas LGBT y beneficios para las personas con discapacidades. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, En Español, Health Care Access, Homophobia & Transphobia, Housing & Homelessness, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		The LGBT Senior Population's Risk of Elder Abuse This short article gives an overview of LGBT elder abuse issues. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Trans Power and Control Tactics This short document lists trans-specific power and control tactics that can be used against and by trans people in couple relationships. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT Long-Term Care Issues LGBT elders in long-term care facilities (along with their families and friends) need to know their rights and the red flags of mistreatment. The aim of this article is to give the current state of affairs, outline some forms of discrimination that LGBT elders face in nursing homes, and discuss some ways we can fight this mistreatment. MORE > Read more: Cultural Competence, Elder Abuse, Health Care Access, Housing & Homelessness, Legal Resources, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Asuntos del Cuidado a Largo Plazo Para Personas LGBT Las personas lesbianas, gay, bisexuales y transgénero (LGBT) de más edad que viven en centros de cuidado a largo plazo (y sus familiares y amigos) deben conocer sus derechos y las señales del maltrato. Este artículo delinea los tipos de discriminación a los que pueden estar sujetos las personas LGBT de más edad en centros de envejecientes, como también varias maneras de atacar el problema. MORE > Read more: Cultural Competence, Elder Abuse, End of Life Decisions, En Español, Health Care Access, Housing & Homelessness, Legal Resources, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT Long Term Care: Phyllis Very short video of LGBT advocate Phyllis Lyon talking about long-term care. MORE > Go to Web Site Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT Older Adults and Inhospitable Health Care Environments This brief details the hostility or discrimination LGBT older adults might face in professional care settings, and the uneven knowledge and enforcement of Non-Discrimination Acts in public accommodations and housing. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, Cultural Competence, Elder Abuse, Health & Wellness, Homophobia & Transphobia, Housing & Homelessness, Transgender

		Tips for Representing LGBT Victims of Domestic Violence in Court This is a short tip sheet for attorneys working with LGBT domestic violence cases. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBTQ Partner Abuse A short fact sheet on partner abuse in LGBTQ couples. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Sexual Violence, Elder Abuse, and Sexuality of Transgender Adults Age 50+ This article includes information on what transgender older adults view as elder abuse, along with their experiences of sexual violence. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT Community and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources This is a compilation of information and resources on domestic violence in the LGBT community. MORE > View PDF Online Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT Domestic Violence Fact Sheet This is a short introduction to domestic violence among same-sex couples. MORE > View PDF Online Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Why Gay Marriage is an Issue for Abuse Professionals This article explores how the lack of legal marriage both contributes to LGBT elder abuse and makes it harder for victims to leave. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT Elders in America This informational packet promotes a vision of “successful aging” for LGBT elders, which encompasses a variety of quality-of-life issues that affect all senior citizens, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Housing & Homelessness, Medicaid & Medicare, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT Elders: Elder Abuse and Neglect Issues This is a reprint of one of the earliest (1997) articles on LGBT elder abuse. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Power and Control in LGBT Relationships This "power and control wheel" specifies the tactics that may be used by abusers of LGBT people. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability The Tennessee's Commision on Aging and Disability provides a list of resources for seniors. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 1-866-836-6678 Read more: Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Financial Security, Health & Wellness, Legal Resources

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