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Aging and the LGBT community. Film maker Stu Maddux has made a film describing how our elderly are returning to the closet for self preservation in the institutional aging system. Very important work.
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It looks as if it will be shown at the Charlotte Film Festival (who knew?) in September. I hope we can make plans to attend. One woman in the trailer said it best: If not for them, we wouldn't be here! |
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I absolutely agree with her sentiment. As we ourselves advance in age, we have to start looking at issues like this. Why you think I wanna sell house and do condo down the road? LOL I would love for us to be able to go see it in C'ville ( actually, that film festival is pretty cool). We may have to buy it as well and pass it on to friends who aren't near screening areas. Your ole codger loves you... ( that was a slight derail, my bad) |
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Here are a couple of links that may be helpful...
http://healthnewsdigest.com/news/Sen...ommunity.shtml http://www.asaging.org/constituent_groups/lain/ |
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Thank you so much Jess for posting this. I work in the field of geriatrics, a population that is often overlooked in most circumstances anyway, especially those in nursing homes or other institutionalized care. Its so heartbreaking to think how hard someone in that age group had to fight to be who they are, only to feel the need to hide in their "golden years". At my job, there are quite a few out employees, and I would like to think that no elderly person who was gay would be treated any differently....however, in this case, its sometimes not the employees that are the problem. Its the fellow patients. These are people who grew up in that time...and most, if not all, have brought the prejudices of a lifetime with them. At my old job I heard of one female patient, who had died several years before I worked there, being ostracized by other patients because she was gay. The thought of that is so horrible....to outlive your friends, and either have no family...or family that puts you in a home and forgets about you...and then to be shunned by your "peers". What could be a worse way to spend your final years on this earth? I have heard of several "retirement communities" founded by, and for, the LGBT community....but what about the years after, when more care is required? What about when one can no longer live independantly? Its a sobering thought...and one that needs to be addressed. No one should have to spend the end of their life in hiding or in fear.
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That is a great link Jess. Very thought provoking. The elders who came before us did so much to give us the right to live and be who we are with pride and dignity. If you can find any more information about the movement to advocate for their rights to be who they are without fear of reprisal as they make life decisions affecting their geriatric health care,please pass them on!This segment of our community is the walking history book of where we came from,where we are and where we headed. They have more than earned our support,respect and caring. Thanks, Shad
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Can't agree more Shad! I used to always joke ( kinda) with friends about starting an " Old Dykes Home" and it was for some of the very reasons cited here.
Here is a list of some upcoming screenings. The dvd can be purchased as well as screenings for groups can be requested. I hope every LGBT person has the opportunity to see it. http://stumaddux.com/gen_silent_screenings.html |
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