Aging with Pride
08/08/24 • 28 min
As a dedicated volunteer leading LGBTQ+ support groups online for older adults, Wes Morrison sheds light on the importance of safe and inclusive settings. Join us as we discuss challenges faced by older adults in the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate the resilience, strength, and unity found in these supportive online spaces.
Senior Planet from AARP is a community of people 60 and older who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities. To learn more, visit www.seniorplanet.org or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media.
As a dedicated volunteer leading LGBTQ+ support groups online for older adults, Wes Morrison sheds light on the importance of safe and inclusive settings. Join us as we discuss challenges faced by older adults in the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate the resilience, strength, and unity found in these supportive online spaces.
Senior Planet from AARP is a community of people 60 and older who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities. To learn more, visit www.seniorplanet.org or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media.
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Senior Planet from AARP is a community of people 60 and older who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities.
To learn more, visit www.seniorplanet.org or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media.
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Senior Planet from AARP is a community of people 60 and older who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities. To learn more, visit www.seniorplanet.org or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media.
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