Care Connection Webinar: Through the Years: A Historical Lens on Stigma and Discrimination among LGBTQ+ Older Adults

LGBTQ+ older adults have lived through eras marked by both profound injustice and courageous resilience. Their life stories reflect decades of shifting social attitudes, political struggles, and cultural milestones—experiences that continue to shape their sense of identity, belonging, and well-being today. This two-part series invites participants to first look back, then look forward:
Together, these sessions illuminate the impact of the past while equipping participants with practical tools to create a more affirming future for LGBTQ+ elders.

This session examines how decades of stigma, discrimination, and systemic exclusion have shaped the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. Through a historical lens, we will explore key social, political, and cultural events that influenced visibility, rights, and community belonging. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how past experiences of bias and resilience continue to shape the well-being, relationships, and identities of LGBTQ+ elders today.