S7E21: Supporting LGBTIQ+ individuals in Aged Care

In this week’s episode, we recognise Pride month as SPA’s Jess Kaplonyi (she/her), speaks with Chris Hunt (she/her) and Dr Louisa Smith (she/her) from LGBTIQ+ Health Australia’s Silver Rainbow program. They discuss the experiences and support needs of LGBTIQ+ individuals living with dementia and who engage with palliative care and Aged Care. Resources:  LGBTIQ+ Health Australia – Silver Rainbow resources: https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/silver_rainbow LGBTIQ+ Health Australia – Workplace Training: https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/training Dr Louisa Smith: https://experts.deakin.edu.au/56525-louisa-smith Australia Government – My Aged Care Support for LGBTI people: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/support-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-and-intersex-people SPA Ageing and Aged Care resources (Members only): https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Practice-areas/Ageing-and-aged-care.aspx?hkey=bff6ccb6-1850-4151-8545-3a899a74a3ba