Weight Inclusivity & LGBTQIA+ Older Adult Health

Date: April 6, 2022, 1:00- 2:00PM ET

This National Center for Equitable Care for Elders and National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center webinar will examine the relationship of weight stigma and overall health, particularly for older LGBTQIA+ adults. Dr. Carla A. Pfeffer and Krista Handfield will share approaches for supporting patient access to size-inclusive health care, including strategies for developing LGBTQIA+ affirming environments and interactions to support and encourage patients as they work toward their health goals.

After participating in this webinar, participants will be able to:

* Understand the impact of weight bias and stigma on the health and self-perception of older LGBTQIA+ adults
* Explain the value of weight-neutral or weight-inclusive practices and recommendations for chronic disease management or prevention
* Integrate inclusive patient communication strategies focused on positive health outcomes
* Identify strategies for building inclusive and welcoming health care environments for LGBTQIA older adults