Quebec residences get training to become more inclusive and safe for LGBTQ+ seniors
The Émergence Foundation aims to train 10,000 care-home staff with tools to reduce prejudice and support older LGBTQ+ adults in residences.
- The Émergence Foundation offers training to help make Quebec residences more inclusive and safe for LGBTQ+ seniors.
- The training provides an overview of the realities of aging for LGBTQ+ people and gives staff tools to act as allies.
- A survey found one-quarter of LGBTQ+ seniors in Quebec hid their identities from staff and residents in residences.
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MONTREAL — Seniors from sexual and gender diversity can feel isolated, and even experience bullying in seniors' homes. The Émergence Foundation wants to train 10,000 staff across Quebec to make seniors' living environments more inclusive and safe for this population. Already, more than 3,000 stakeholders have been trained "To Age Gay", and the tour continues in all regions of the province. The majority of the time, the reception of training in s…
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Quebec residences get training to become more inclusive and safe for LGBTQ+ seniors
MONTREAL — A Quebec foundation is hoping to train 10,000 people on making seniors residences safer and more inclusive for older LGBTQ+ adults. The Émergence Foundation says seniors who are sexually and gender diverse may feel isolated and even experience bullying inside care homes. The foundation has already trained more than 3,000 care home staff across Quebec in both private and public facilities. Trainer Julien Rougerie says the program helps…
Seniors from sexual and gender diversity can feel isolated, and even experience bullying in seniors' homes. The Émergence Foundation wants to train 10,000 staff across Quebec to make seniors' living environments more inclusive and safe for this population. Already, more than 3,000 stakeholders have received the training "To Age Gay", and the tour continues in all regions of the province. The majority of the time, the reception of training in sen…
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Seniors from sexual and gender diversity can feel isolated, and even experience bullying in seniors' homes. The Émergence Foundation wants to train 10,000 staff across Quebec to make seniors' living environments more inclusive and safe for this population. Already, more than 3,000 stakeholders have received the training "To Age Gay", and the tour continues in all regions of the province. The majority of the time, the reception of training in sen…
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