“Gettin’ On” in PGN: Stories to watch in LGBTQ Aging for 2021
From the Philadelphia Gay News David Griffith, LGBT Elder Initiative Few could have ever predicted all that 2020 had in store, but as we move into a new year there is reason to believe that 2021 will include progress for our LGBTQ communities and for older adults. At...
The Doctor Is In (Virtually!): Advance Care Planning
The LGBT Elder Initiative and Jefferson Health present "The Doctor Is In (Virtually!): Advance Care Planning" on Wednesday, November 18th.
The new State Plan on Aging is a win for the LGBTQ community
From the Philadelphia Gay News By David Griffith, LGBT Elder Initiative Every four years, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging is required to submit a State Plan on Aging to the federal government outlining its vision for the delivery of aging services statewide. This...
It’s Medicare Open Enrollment! Do you need to make changes to your Medicare plan?
Medicare Open Enrollment will continue until December 7, 2020. This is the perfect time to start considering making a change in coverage if you are not pleased with your current plan. All Medicare recipients should have received the Annual Notice of Change. This...
The Doctor Is In: Cancer Screenings
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Research
Legal Planning During COVID-19
Advocacy Alert: Go Vote!
*Update: The deadline to request a mail-in ballot has now passed. If you did not already request a mail-in ballot, you will vote on Election Day at your polling place. If you have already requested your mail-in ballot, you can submit your completed ballot at a secure...
“Gettin’ On” in PGN: Addressing HIV and Aging in 2020
From the Philadelphia Gay News By Heshie Zinman Every September, we recognize National HIV & Aging Awareness Month to call attention to issues of HIV prevention, treatment, and care for older adults. With successful care and treatment, people with HIV are living...
