LGBT elders shouldn’t let Valentine’s Day pass them by—there are plenty of exciting ways to spice up their love life and keep the passion in their relationships. Everything LGBT elders need to know will be uncovered at an upcoming LGBTQ Community Connection online seminar on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The session will be presented by Jacq Jones, owner of Sugar on The Avenue in Hampden. For more information on how to join, visit www.chasebrexton.org/LGBTQCommunityFeb22. We asked Jacq for a few teases of the intimate advice she’ll share with attendees. What are a few health benefits […]
Celebrating National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day 2020
With so many LGBT older adults isolated at home and cut off from their usual sources of support, National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day came directly to them this year with online stories, videos, and memories of those who created the path and led the way. Organized by the LGBT Health Resource Center in 2016 and added to the nation’s official registry of days that same year, National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day has grown with each annual celebration. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the celebration to go online, but we received dozens of memories and heartfelt stories from […]
The Evolution of a Day: May 16, National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
By Monte Ephraim The LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care My Story When I joined the LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care in Baltimore in 2017, there was a whirlwind of activity and information ahead of a May event: the second annual celebration of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day. I was immediately invited into a special group with an amazing focus on honoring those that became before us. As a 61-year-old lesbian it was inspiring, invigorating, motivating and just right. It began as a vision for a day that recognized and honored our […]
Spicing Up Your Love Life
Anyone looking to spice up their Valentine’s Day will have the chance to learn how food can play a role in their love life during an upcoming Lunch & Learn Workshop hosted by The LGBT Health Resource Center. The workshop is scheduled for Valentine’s Day (Thursday, February 14th) from noon to 1:30 pm in the community room at Chase Brexton’s Mount Vernon Center (1111 North Charles Street, Baltimore). Anyone interested in attending or receiving more information on this upcoming Lunch and Learn workshop should RSVP to lgbt@chasebrexton.org or call 410-837-2050 x1049. We asked the workshop’s presenter, Chase Brexton Health Care […]
How to Avoid Holiday Stress
The holidays can be a particularly stressful time of year for LGBT elders, from dealing with their families or families of choice to budgeting their time, energy, and finances. Tips for managing this stress and avoiding its negative health effects will be presented at an upcoming workshop hosted by the LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, December 13th from noon to 1:30 pm in the community rooms at Chase Brexton’s Mount Vernon Center (1111 North Charles Street, Baltimore). Anyone interested in attending or receiving more information on this upcoming Lunch and […]
Seeking Support for Coping with Alzheimer’s Disease
Facing a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, or the prospect of caring for someone suffering from it, can be terrifying for LGBT elders. Fortunately, resources and a support group of others living the same experience is available. Those resources and information about the group will be presented at an upcoming Lunch & Learn workshop hosted by the LGBT Health Resource Center and the Alzheimer’s Association’s Greater Maryland Chapter. The workshop will be held at Chase Brexton Health Care’s Mount Vernon Center (1111 North Charles Street) on Tuesday, September 13th from noon to 1:30 pm. We asked Junnell Daniels, education coordinator with […]
OPENING THE DOOR TO Affirming, Affordable Home Health Care for LGBT Elders
Chase Brexton / LGBT Health Resource Center Many LGBT elders struggle to find welcoming, affirming health care providers – and the stakes can be even higher when they consider opening their doors to in-home assistance. The issues surrounding personal home care for LGBT elders, as well as tips for finding the right provider, will be discussed at an upcoming Lunch & Learn workshop offered by The LGBT Health Resource Center on Thursday, August 9th from noon to 1:30 pm at Chase Brexton Health Care’s Mount Vernon Center (1111 North Charles Street, Baltimore). We asked Suzanne Bartley, business development executive with […]
Get Tested and Know Your Status on June 27th During National HIV Testing Day
Despite the availability of new treatments and preventive measures, a significant stigma remains around HIV, and many who may carry the disease are unaware of their status – and may be afraid to get tested. That’s why June 27th is observed each year as National HIV Testing Day, an opportunity for individuals to take the free, fast, easy test for HIV and know their status. This year, The POWER (Protecting Ourselves With Every Resource) Project of Chase Brexton will host an HIV testing event on June 27th from 11 am. to 3 pm. at the Y Knot Lot (1904 North […]
Embrace Better Nutrition by ‘EATING YOUR RAINBOW’
Eating well doesn’t have to be hard or expensive for LGBT elders – it’s as easy as eating your rainbow! At a June 14th Lunch & Learn workshop presented by the LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care, Tiana Matthews-Martinez, Chase Brexton’s nutritionist, will help elders understand which foods can boost their health, and which should be avoided. We asked Tiana to share some tips for healthy eating and better nutrition. What does it mean to “eat your rainbow” as a way to practice good nutrition? Unfortunately this isn’t referring to Skittles or Lucky Charms. Think about the produce […]
Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
LGBT Health Resource Center The stories, struggles, and trailblazing successes of Baltimore’s LGBT elders will be recognized at an upcoming event in celebration of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day. Members of Baltimore’s LGBT community will come together for “Stories From The Community: The Elder Who Made a Difference in My Life,” a night of laughter, inspiration, recognition, and storytelling on May 16th from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Single Carrot Theatre (2600 North Howard Street, suite 1200). Learn more about the event at Tinyurl.com/LGBTelders2018. We asked Mark King, a Baltimore-based writer and activist, to discuss why he will […]