PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Pennsylvania say a law created in 1965 to protect older Americans needs an update.
It’s one of the things state lawmakers could work on when the new legislative session begins on Tuesday. Advocates want lawmakers to ensure the Older Americans Act is inclusive of LGBTQ+ seniors.
“Statistics say, by 2030, there will be seven million seniors 65 and over,” said Elder Initiative Program Manager Ed Williams with the William Way Center, which addresses the needs of people in the LBGTQ+ community in the Philadelphia area.
A growing concern is the rising number of older Americans and whether there are enough resources for them.
That’s why the William Way Center’s Elder Initiative puts a focus on LGBTQ+ seniors. […]
Click here to read to the full piece. This story was originally published by ABC 6 Philadelphia on February 5, 2024.
