LinkLinksOpinion Tristan Fitzpatrick in the Washington Blade: It’s time for D.C. to protect LGBTQ seniors By Editor On Feb 15, 2020 Last updated Feb 15, 2020 32 Share LGBTQ seniors, in particular, often face unique challenges due to discrimination in health care and housing. According to SAGE USA, LGBT seniors are five times less likely to seek medical care or social services than the general public because of stigma and harassment. Furthermore, a 2014 survey by the Equal Rights Center found that almost half of older same-sex couples have experienced some form of housing discrimination. 32 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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