Honor Our Lgbt Elders Day

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According to a 2016 Gallup Survey, nearly 9 million people in the United States identify as an LGBT elder. Adults who are older than average adults face more challenges than any other age group. Discrimination, social stigma, and loneliness are among the most common problems LBGT elders face on a daily basis. However, older LGBT people are often overlooked when care is required.

Learning about LGBT history helps educate and develop an understanding of the struggles and triumphs of past and present.

• 1924 – Henry Gerber founded the Society for Human rights, the first gay rights group in the United States, founded by Henry Gerber
• 1969 – Stonewall riots begin in New York City
• The American Psychiatric Association has withdrawn homosexuality from the official list of mental disorders. Being gay or lesbian is no longer regarded as a mental disorder
• Massachusetts becomes the first state to recognize same-sex marriage in 2004.

Every day, a new chapter in the LGBT community's history continues to be published. All LGBT people now have a little more equality than in previous years, thanks to LGBT elders. Although more work still needs to be done, LGBT elders who made a difference in the world today are being recognized for their service and their journey.

Participants in lgbt elders day were among the many people to celebrate on lgbt elders day

• You should know that Recognize the life of an LGBT elder you know.
• Volunteer to spend time with an LGBT elder in your neighborhood
• An event that gives LGBT elders the opportunity to talk about their experiences is organized by an event
• A luncheon, tea, or seminar recognizing LGBT elders for their contributions. Host is a host
• Create a badge on social media and update your profile to show your love for an LGBT elder
• Find out more about the National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce's history
• To help LGBT elders everywhere, please share #HonorOurLGBTEldersDay on social media

Elders day in the United States have a long tradition of lgbt elders

SAGE, the country's biggest (and oldest) LBGT group, focuses on improving the lives of LGBT elders. In addition, they act as advocates for older LGBT people in need. Since 1978, the group is advocating for legislative reforms that meet LGBT elders' needs by education and support to providers and families. The government can also endorse reforms in legislation and provide services where needed.

LGBT people have generally hid themselves from society for the longest time. Even though discrimination against an LGBT person today is against the law, there was a time when being LGBT was unlawful.. More than those who have fresh memories in their minds than LGBT elders, no one recalls this more than those who have fresh memories in their minds.