tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147263375462229249.post6032706915008143425..comments2024-01-03T04:26:55.149-06:00Comments on LifeLube: I'm 78, I don't have time for another task force or surveyNewPrevTechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05705781012925480028noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147263375462229249.post-64603019088655538102009-10-26T19:35:01.905-05:002009-10-26T19:35:01.905-05:00I think the point here is that Leon, and others, n...I think the point here is that Leon, and others, need SERVICES other than social get togethers and the like - they need to access health care, and housing, and other critical services that really are a matter of life and death. Does SAGE provide those sorts of linkages?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147263375462229249.post-28820131238502370622009-10-26T18:12:48.337-05:002009-10-26T18:12:48.337-05:00The SAGE Program at Center on Halsted offers a lot...The SAGE Program at Center on Halsted offers a lot for those of us who are "seasoned with life", shall we say. SAGE is an acronym for Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (sometimes endearingly called Sexy And Gay Elders)<br />All of the prgorams are free for older adults and include: art, film, discussion groups, cultural outings, lunches, fitness, educational seminars, and support groups. There are a lot of folks who attend these programs (an average of 100 people attend the Tuesday Lunch) and SAGE is really working towards senior visibility in the LGBT community. I just wanted to get the word out that there ARE resources in Chicago and that we can take advantage of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147263375462229249.post-56151837328107424852009-10-26T14:33:27.431-05:002009-10-26T14:33:27.431-05:00As one who is entering the "aging" popul...As one who is entering the "aging" population at almost 60 years of age, I worry that so little focus is put on those who are living with the medical issues HIV and the medical issues of aging. I too attended the LGBTI Summit. I was disappointment with the lack of conversation of aging and the LGBTI community. When looking at 'gay' news, the images are of young 20somethings, and the aged are omitted more often then not. Wake up, smell the coffee and remember we are all aging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147263375462229249.post-91735051310061075892009-10-26T13:41:30.325-05:002009-10-26T13:41:30.325-05:00I agree with Leon that our golden years should not...I agree with Leon that our golden years should not be viewed as a sad, lifeless time. I think the key is staying engaged in activities and community as opposed to becoming reclusive, which I think many people stereotype elders as being.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com