CENTERING THE NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ OLDER ADULTS
The goal of the Geriatric Medicine and Aging Services program at Howard Brown Health is to provide inclusive programs and services centering on the needs of LGBTQ+ older adults, community members and Howard Brown patients focusing on overall health and wellness, including physical health, mental health, emotional and social wellbeing, and economic health.
Our services include:
- Chronic disease management, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart conditions, arthritis, and diabetes
- Care consultations
- Memory evaluation and care
- Bone care and osteoporosis evaluation
- HIV/STI testing and treatment
- Infectious disease care, including HIV and hepatitis
Programs
Case Management
The Aging Services Case Management program provides short-term medically focused case management services for patients over the age of 60 living with chronic health conditions and in need of help managing health conditions or using healthcare and insurance systems.
We are able to help you:
- apply for and enroll in public benefits (SNAP, LIHEAP, Medicaid, and Medicare financial assistance programs)
- get durable medical equipment and medication
- access services including food, transportation, emergency financial assistance, and referrals to vision and dental care
If you are interested in talking with an Aging Services case manager, ask your Howard Brown provider for a referral, please call Howard Brown at 773.388.1600 and ask to speak to a member of the Aging Services Case Management team.
AGING WELL: The Aging Services Newsletter
This newsletter, published by Howard Brown Health’s Aging Services Program, provides a wealth of information, education, and entertainment that centered LGBTQ+ older adults. Publications include recipes, seasonal tips for healthy living, highlights of Aging Services groups, community member spotlights, LGBTQ+ history, and much more.
Email agingservices@howardbrown.org to subscribe!
Aging Well Archive:
Groups
First Thursday of each month, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. In-person at HBH Clark.
Rising Phoenix is a Community Group for Long-term Survivors Living with HIV/AIDS. This activity-based group for long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS (diagnosis before 1996) will focus on participant interests as we continue to thrive through our strengths and resiliency.
RSVP: Email agingservices@howardbrown.org or call 872-269-3674
Meets twice a month. Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., and fourth Wednesday of each month, 10:30am – 12:00 p.m. In-person at HBH Clark.
Transcendence in an in-person support group for trans* older adults. This ongoing group is peer-led and will include a variety of activities, as well as opportunities for discussion, mentoring, and resource-sharing in our continued journeys.
RSVP: Email agingservices@howardbrown.org or call 872-269-3674
Every Wednesday from 12:00 – 12:30 pm. In-person at HBH Clark, with an option to join virtually via Zoom.
Appropriate for people regardless of ability, including those who use wheelchairs and walkers.
Learn More: Email agingservices@howardbrown.org or call 872-269-3674
Supporting resilience and quality of life for LGBTQ+ adults age 50 and beyond, the Journey Continues is a diverse, gender inclusive and affirming 16 week group process. The purpose of the group is to explore the aging process specific to LGBTQ+ individuals, to build community in a safe and empowering environment and to support resilience and quality of life in the aging process. The group is phenomenological, or client-centered by design, and shaped by the participants of each group.
Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm.
Meets twice a month. First Wednesday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm and third Friday of every month from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Via Zoom.
Join the Thrive with Pride: Chicago Café in a virtual discussion space where you can share and receive support, learn more about local services and resources, and discuss topics that matter. Thrive with Pride Cafes provide safe and affirming spaces for all older adults, centering on experiences of older LGBT adults.
RSVP: Contact Arnold Aprill at arnolda@howardbrown.org or 872-269-3674
Second Tuesday of every month (via Zoom) fr0m 11 am – noon
Join the Thrive with Pride: South Suburban Café in a virtual discussion space where you can share and receive support, learn more about local services and resources, and discuss topics that matter. Thrive with Pride Cafes provide safe and affirming spaces for all older adults, centering on experiences of older LGBT adults. Provided in partnership with AgeOptions.
For South Suburban residents ONLY
RSVP: Contact Arnold Aprill at arnolda@howardbrown.org or 872-269-3674
Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
In-person at Center on Halsted, Room 203.
Participants age 50+ are supported in sharing works in progress, using a respectful and uplifting feedback process that advances self-expression for writers (and would-be writers) at all levels of experience. Facilitated by Arnold Aprill of Howard Brown Health Aging Services.
This workshop will run from March 13th, 2024, to June 25th, 2024.
RSVP: Contact Todd Williams at 773-472-6169 ext. 426 or toddwilliams@centeronhalsted.org
Aging Services Advisory Board
The Aging Services Advisory Board consists of LGBTQ+ older adult community members and Howard Brown Health staff who work together to improve Aging Services programming and Howard Brown Health services for the older adult community.
Are you interested in advising on decisions related to Aging Services? Call 872-269-3945 or email agingservices@howardbrown.org to apply!
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