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🌊 At Oceanview Mental Health and Wellness, we understand the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ adults, especially as highlighted in the Dignity 2024 report. From healthcare access and caregiving to social isolation and relationship dynamics, these concerns are deeply felt across our community. 💜 Our practice offers both in-person and remote teletherapy options, ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need. Whether you're dealing with the complexities of aging, navigating the healthcare system, or managing the emotional toll of caregiving and isolation, we're here to help. 🌈 In-person therapy at Oceanview in Wilmington, NC provides a safe and affirming space for deeper connection and understanding, while our teletherapy services make it easier to receive care from the comfort of your home. 🏡 This is especially beneficial for older LGBTQIA+ folks with mobility issues or caregiving responsibilities. At Oceanview, our therapists are trained in LGBTQ+ specific mental health issues, offering personalized care to foster resilience, empowerment, and overall well-being. 💪 Reach out to us today at https://lnkd.in/eNMmcrBu to establish care in you are in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. Please note: The information provided here is educational in nature and not a replacement for professional mental health services. If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help from a mental health professional or contact emergency services. 🚨 #LGBTQCare #MentalHealthAwareness #OceanviewMentalHealth #WilmingtonNC #Teletherapy #InPersonTherapy #LGBTQSupport #AgingWithDignity #MentalWellness #Empowerment 🌟

AARP released their latest Dignity 2024 survey, which increases our understanding of the lived experience of LGBTQ+ adults age 45-plus in the areas of health care access, caregiving, isolation, and relationships. It was found that four out of five older LGBTQ+ adults, or ~78%, are concerned about having enough social support as they get older. Women and Black respondents, along with those who have a disability, were more likely to say they are “extremely” or “very” concerned about a lack of social support in the future. The survey also found that half of #LGBTQ+ older adults already feel socially isolated at times, which can have a profound impact on a person’s mental and physical health, research shows. The feelings are highest among transgender and nonbinary adults, with 63 percent reporting they often or sometimes feel isolated from others. #WeRefusetoBeInvisible #LGBTQAging Check out additional survey findings here: https://loom.ly/l5H7cMc

We are VERY grateful for AARP being a wise friend and fierce defender, focusing on the priorities of ALL older Americans, including conducting and publishing research to reveal issues and needs. Check out and use this just published report and infographic to understand and meet the needs of older and aging LGBTQ+ adults. "Dignity 2024: The Experience of LGBTQ+ Adults increases our understanding of the lived experience of LGBTQ+ adults age 45-plus in the areas of health care access, caregiving, isolation, and relationships. This report builds upon what has been learned from AARP’s landmark research study, Maintaining Dignity: A Survey of LGBT Adults Age 45 and Older, The State of LGBTQ+ Dignity 2020: A Supplement to Maintaining Dignity Pre-Covid-19, which was released in 2021 and Dignity 2022:The Experience of LGBTQ+ Older Adults. "

Content warning: Suicide 📰 Trans adults aged 50 or older in the United States face a significantly elevated risk of contemplating suicide according to a new study. Alarmingly, more than one-quarter of respondents had contemplated ending their lives within the past year. The findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Aging and Mental Health, on Trans Day of Remembrance – an annual observance honouring the memory of trans people whose lives were lost due to acts of anti-trans violence. The paper’s conclusions highlight the urgent need for targeted support and interventions to reduce the prevalence of suicidal ideation within this vulnerable population. 🏳️⚧️ Trans rights are human rights. ⬇️ Read the full report below: #TransDayofRemembrance #LGBTQ #News

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As LGBTQ+ population increases in senior living, so must provider inclusivity actions McKnight’s - LGBTQ+ older adults are one of the fastest emerging populations in senior living, presenting both opportunities and challenges for providers, according to a legal expert. During a recent webinar from national law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson offering culturally appropriate care and services to LGBTQ+ older adults, partner David Alfini outlined special considerations that LGBTQ+ senior living residents bring and proactive approaches that providers can take to create an inclusive environment for all residents. https://lnkd.in/gaHzf-Tw

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This article analyses the multifaceted challenges LGBTQ+ communities encounter in accessing Mental Health Care in India and explores potential avenues for improvement. India, with its rich cultural diversity, has made significant strides in recent years towards recognising the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. #YUVAMauritius #YUVAIndia #IndiaMauritius #NGO #Charity #SocialWork #Mauritius #India

Bisexual, Transgender Adults Nearly Twice as Likely to Experience Loneliness: CDC According to a recent report by the CDC, bisexual and transgender adults are nearly twice as likely to experience loneliness compared to their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. The study also found that these groups report higher levels of stress. This data highlights the pressing need for targeted mental health support and community-building efforts for bisexual and transgender individuals. 🏳️🌈🧠 #MentalHealth #LGBTQ #Loneliness #CDC https://lnkd.in/d8qpRgg2