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SAGE CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Keynote: Jennie Chin Hansen, AARP President Tuesday morning plenary on Diversity:
Yanira Cruz, National Hispanic Council on Aging
Karyne Jones, CEO, National Center and Caucus on Black Aged
Traci McClellan, ED, National Indian Council on Aging, (Albuquerque)
Clayton Fong, National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, Seattle
Moderator: Edwin Mendez-Santiago, New York City DFTA Commissioner
Research Highlights
Elder Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals:
New Demographic and Policy Analyses
Lee Badgett, The Williams Institute
Utilizing the data from the 2000 United States Census, we detail and describe various demographic, economic, physical, and social support characteristics of the elder lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) population, specifically those in cohabiting same-sex couples.
Research on Older Adults with HIV
AIDS Community Research Initiative Mark Brennan, PhD
Stephen E. Karpiak, PhD, (ACRIA)
Marjorie H. Cantor, Professor Emerita and Brookdale Distinguished Scholar,
Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University. Adults 50 and older account for 27% of the US population with HIV (CDC, 2007). ACRIA conducted the largest study to date of the needs, quality of life, and psychosocial issues affecting persons over 50 living with HIV, Research on Older Adults with HIV (ROAH; Karpiak et al., 2006; N=1000). This symposium will examine similarities and differences between LGBT and heterosexual people living with HIV in three key areas essential for successful aging; health and comorbidities, social supports, and spirituality. Implications for policy and practice will be presented to assist health and social service providers to meet the needs of this emerging population.
Research on colonoscopy screenings in LGB community
Dr. Jack Burkhalter, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Assistant Attending Psychologist
M. Somjen Frazer, MLitt, Community Epidemiology, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Dr. Yuelin Li, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Shannon Farley, MPH, Community Epidemiology, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Research suggests that LGB people have more risk factors for cancer and are less likely to get screened. Colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) starting at age 50 can detect pre-cancerous adenomas and early-stage cancer, minimizing disease burden and preventing premature death. This presentation will focus on colonoscopy screening among lesbians, gay men and people with same-sex partners, examining risk factors for non-adherence to screening guidelines.
Methodological Challenges in Transgender Aging and Transgender Lifecourse Research
Tarynn M. Witten, PhD, MSW
Associate Professor, Biological Complexity, Emergency Medicine Collaborative Program Highlights
Several presentations on developing effective partnerships and collaborations involving mainstream and LGBT aging service providers, including:
San Francisco:
Moderator: Bill Haskell, Project Director, Community Partnership for Older Adults, San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services, Angel Duncan, Supervisor, Support Groups: San Francisco, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, Alzheimer's Association, Northern California
Larry Brinkin, Senior Manager, San Francisco Human Rights Commission and Co-Chair, LGBT Community Partnership Julie Fresta, Client Services Coordinator, Compassionate Community Care – Homecare Agency Bill Kirkpatrick, Social Services Worker, Outreach to Elders, New Leaf Services for Our Community Karen Rosen, Program Manager, Office on the Aging, San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services, and Co-Chair, LGBT Community Partnership San Diego:
Renee Nashtut, Program Coordinator, Aging As Ourselves Program
Leane Marchese, Program Director, Aging As Ourselves Program
Chicago:
Terry Woman, AARP Chicago
Serena Worthington, SAGE Center on Halsted
Paula Basta, Chicago Department on Aging
London:
Nick Maxwell - LGBT Development Co-coordinator: Age Concern Camden
Ms Debbie Neil - LGBT Development Co-coordinator: Age Concern Camden
Ms Lindsey Bourne – Researcher, London South Bank University
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