Factsheet: LGBT Older People and Social Isolation - LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

Factsheet: LGBT Older People and Social Isolation

LGBT older people are more likely to experience social isolation and loneliness because they are often separated from their family of origin.

The Silver Rainbow program aims to improve the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people as they age and enter the Australian aged care system.

The factsheet below is one of ten created as part of the Silver Rainbow program to provide guidance for aged care workers on how to support LGBT people in aged care. 

You can access all of the Silver Rainbow factsheets here: 

https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/silver_rainbow_factsheets

DOWNLOAD THE FACT SHEET HERE



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