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Report finds older LGBTQ+ people face isolation and health disparities

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  • A Centre for Ageing Better report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience poorer health, limited finances, and greater social isolation than the wider older population.
  • Without specialist support, older LGBTQ+ people may be forced back into the closet when accessing care, the report warns.
  • Some older LGBTQ+ people hide personal items like wedding photos or trans flags when carers visit their homes, according to housing advocates.
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