#  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](https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/) 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

 Register [here](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g4Uotf-hQaKl3UoSRXVk5Q)