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Older Adults

SPECTRUM Prime (50+)

We see things differently as we age. Priorities shift. Social circles change. Please join us for a social and discussion group for older 2SLGBTQIA+ identified adults. This group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

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RNAO Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity Best Practice Guideline June 2021

This best practice guideline (BPG) is a comprehensive document that provides guidance and resources for
evidence-based nursing practice. It is not intended to be a manual or “how-to” guide; rather, it is a tool to guide
best practices and enhance decision making for nurses, health-service organizations, care providers, and other community stakeholders.

Other Elder Care & Healthcare Resources

  • Long-Term Care Home LGBTQ2+ Tool Kit
  • Attitudes toward LGBTQ2+ people
  • Providing trans-affirming customer service
  • Welcoming and Inclusive LGBTQ2+ Environments
  • National Resource Centre on 2SLGBTQI Aging
  • Queering Home Care
  • ‘That would have been beneficial’: LGBTQ education for home-care service providers
  • Getting to Know the Senior Pride Network (Toronto)

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    Research, SPECTRUM News

    Assessing the Need for Trans-Autistic Support in Waterloo Region

    In Spring 2023, Waterloo Region Family Network (WRFN) and Spectrum Waterloo Region’s

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    SPECTRUM News

    Transgender Peer Support Group Updates

    We’ve had some questions about recent changes to our transgender peer support

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    Awareness, Statements

    “We’re here! We’re Queer! Get used to it!”

    Spectrum strongly opposes the 1 Million March for Children who spread anti-2SLGBTQIA+

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    Elder Abuse in our 2SLGBTQ+ Community

    Elder Abuse Ontario has developed a series of ‘Training Modules’ on specific issues related to elder abuse. The Modules have been designed to provide a standardized format for training purposes that can be utilized for educating interdisciplinary sectors. 

    Download the Toolkit

    Ageing Well Waterloo

    The City of Waterloo’s Ageing Well Directory was created to help older adults (people aged 55+) in Waterloo access  nformation on older adult focused services, programs, and amenities.

    Download the Directory

    SPECTRUM History

    SPECTRUM was founded in 2012 as Waterloo Region’s first Rainbow Community Space

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    Aging With Pride Training Sessions

    Get in touch with us if your agency / organization would like the Aging with Pride Committee to deliver an 2SLGBTQ+ Cultural-Awareness Training Session at your facility.

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    SPECTRUM offers a safe place where 2SLGBTQ+ individuals can be themselves and find community and supports.

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