Fear Haunts Gay, Lesbian Seniors, Study Reveals

Prevents Homosexuals From Accessing Health-Care Services MONTREAL – Gays and lesbians who grew up in the days when homosexuality was considered a mental illness are now seniors who face continued discrimination and self-imposed silence when it comes to accessing the health-care services they need, says a study released Tuesday. “People were once forced into psychiatric…

Feeling at Home: Staff trainers help LGBT seniors overcome fears in long-term care

Better training aims to quell distrust from decades of prejudice By Patrick Butler, CBC News Posted: Aug 27, 2017 5:00 AM ET Last Updated: Aug 27, 2017 5:00 AM ET Brian Hobbs is one of a team of trainers with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network who is trying to teach staff at long-term care facilities…