In this episode of Graying Rainbows I talk with Cassandra Contave and Aisha Bonner-Cozad, two researchers who are spearheading research into LGBT+ aging at the AARP. This includes their landmark Maintaining Dignity Study, which highlighted some of the unique challenges facing LGBT+ elders. Besides social isolation many fear discrimination in housing and healthcare. Since the AARP is the largest advocacy group for American Elders their role in advocating for LGBT+ elders is essential.

Links and References:

• Cassandra Contave: National Lead Researcher at AARP: [email protected]
• Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey:Senior Advisor and National LGBT Liaison at AARP (@drniiquartelai)
• Visit http://aarp.org/pride
• Maintaining Dignity
• Finally Out: Letting Go of Living Straight by Loren A. Olson, MD (Featured in GR 2 and GR 7)
• Rhodes Perry: The Out Entrepreneur (featured in GR 9)
• Sherrill Wayland from SAGE (GR 18)
• Dr. Ikeranda Smith: Psychology Professor and Coach

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