West Orange Retirement Home To Host LGBT Housing & Care Expo

WEST ORANGE, NJ — There are currently 2.4 million lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people in the United States 65 years and older. By 2030, that number is expected to grow by 50%, according to some experts.

The future of New Jersey’s LGBT senior citizen population will be the topic of the free, public “LGBT Senior Housing and Care Expo” on Saturday, June 9 at the Green Hill retirement community, 103 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange.

During the expo, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., representatives of Green Hill Inc. will partner with nonprofit advocacy group Garden State Equality to discuss how to create long-term care housing and services for LGBT seniors of all economic levels, race, religions and cultures.

The event will include speakers, panels, vendors and a networking lunch, organizers said.

Topics will include:

• Needs of the LGBT Senior in Housing and Care- What we know
• Long-term Health and Financial Planning for the LGBT Senior
• Developing Housing and Designing Programming for LGBT Seniors
• LGBT Senior Advocacy in New Jersey
• Film - Love Wins and discussion with Emily & Jan Moore

For additional information and event registration click here, or contact the LGBT Senior Housing and Care Program Director Amy Simon at amy@asimonsays.com or 973-669-0600.

• See related article: West Orange Senior Home Preps For Growing LGBT Population

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