If there is anything I love sharing, it’s my opinion. I just love taking surveys. And talking to therapists. And writing blogs about myself. I think you see the pattern here. But my favorite kind of opinion-sharing is when it helps my community in a really tangible way.
The LGBTQ + Aging survey is exactly just such an opportunity, so I hope you will take part in this and/or share it with someone who can. The deadline is February 29, so get busy, folks!
SAGE, a national advocacy organization dedicated to making life better for LGBTQ+ seniors, has partnered with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to conduct the “State of LGBTQ+ Aging Survey.” The survey seeks to better understand the current experiences, needs, and resiliencies of older people in the U.S. who identify as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, Two-Spirit, or related identities).
The survey is now open to LGBTQ+ adults 50 years old and older. It takes 30 to 45 minutes and can be conducted online or over the phone.
Does 30 minutes seem like an eternity for our fast-moving, attention deficit world? Yes. Do it anyway. In fact, take heart that the folks at SAGE care enough about our lives and experience that they want to spend this much time with each survey subject.
This can provide real insight into our lives and our needs. Please take part, or share this survey information with someone who might.
Thanks my friends, and please be well.
Mark
