October is Queensland Senior Month… have you ever thought that some people in the LGBTIQ community are worried they may have to go back ‘in the closet’ when they enter some Aged Care facilities as there aren’t very many facilities dedicated to the LGBTIQ community.
Joining 4ZZZ's Eliot and Toni to chat about both Queensland Senior Month and LGBTIQ Aged Care is Gill Strachan from Arcare Aged Care - Parkwood.
For a deep dive…
Check out Arcare Parkwood's website, Facebook and the SBS program which showcased their facility. If you'd like to understand the 'Rainbow Tick' accreditation that Arcare Parkwood passed for providing LGBTIQ Aged Care health service, visit Rainbow Tick Standards.
Here are the steps for applying for Aged Care as well as more details on assessments and comparing providers and placement agencies.
For more on Queensland Senior Month, click here.