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Behind the Aegis

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Tue Aug 13, 2024, 03:38 PM Aug 13

Many LGBTQ+ Adults Worry About Social Isolation, Support as They Age

Ron Blake doesn’t just talk about the importance of social connections — he lives it.

The 55-year-old gay artist and activist says he makes it a point to introduce himself to someone new almost every day. Blake says he believes having a close-knit group of friends is especially important for LGBTQ+ older adults, who might not have children or who could be estranged from family.

“Even if you’re married and have a spouse, if they’re your only friend and something happens to them, you could be left alone,” says Blake, who lives in Phoenix.

It’s a common worry among people in the LGBTQ+ community, according to a new AARP survey of more than 2,200 LGBTQ+ adults ages 45 and older, conducted in April.

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I'm relocating because of this Kalifornia9 Aug 14 #1

Kalifornia9

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1. I'm relocating because of this
Wed Aug 14, 2024, 03:07 PM
Aug 14

Apparently I got a job line on San Francisco. The commute from East Bay will beat me to death, but so is this dumb job I've taken out in the middle of nowhere. It's City Bound or bust.

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