Visibility Matters
Southern Arizona Senior Pride
Ah-Ha Moments from Visibility Matters Training
celebrating, supporting and uniting LGBTQI+ older adults (520) 312-8923; info@soazseniorpride.org There are many events each month, so check out our website: soazseniorpride.org On-going events: Advance registration required to attend: soazseniorpride.org LBTQI+ Women’s Grief Group ; weekly on Monday; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.; in-person GBTQI+ Men’s Loss Support Group ; weekly on Tuesday; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. LBTQI+ Women’s Grief Support Group ; weekly on Thursday; 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; via Zoom Gayme Day ; 2nd Tuesday; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Meditation Circle ; 2nd & 4th Sundays; 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Gathering in the Park ; 3rd Saturday; Start time varies Walk & Roll; 4th Tuesday ; 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Book Club ; 3rd Wednesday; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; via Zoom Monthly Potluck ; Last Saturday; 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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To further complicate things, trans people may not remember they have started or been through the transition process. If their partner or a friend is transitioning, they may forget. Both scenarios can be confusing and distressing in a situation that is already difficult. Ah-ha number five. Now, add hormone therapy to the mix. As with any medication, if the person forgets to take their hormones or suddenly stops taking them, they may develop more health problems. Caregivers need to be aware of and support the treatment the person is having. Education Matters Our Visibility Matters Cultural Responsiveness Training helps care providers gain the tools needed to create a safe place for older LGBTQI+ people to be their authentic selves so their unique needs can be met. This important training matters more than I could have ever imagined. I recommend it for anyone, regardless of whether they serve as a caregiver. Understanding the complicated layers LGBTQI+ people with Alzheimer's and dementia face is key to providing care with dignity and respect that everyone deserves. Learn more at visibilitymatters.pcoa.org or contact Sarah Bahnson at sbahnson@pcoa.org. "I thought I had a decent understanding of the issues older LGBTQI+ people face. Wow, I was so wrong! The Visibility Matters Training introduced me to issues that would never cross my mind. I experienced many more 'ah-ha' moments during that two-hour training." - Susan Stein Kregar
Tech Time ; 2nd Monday; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pickleball ; 1st Saturday; 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Dolphin Swim Club ; 2nd Tuesday (Bimonthly); 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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