Robert Emery Coalition for Aging LGBT presents array of resources for aging DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff Writertaffet@dallasvoice.com “We want to get passed this fear the LGBT community has on aging,” said Robert Emery, president of Coalition for Aging LGBT. “Aging is a natural part of life.” As a way to help people in the LGBTQ community accept and enjoy the natural aging process, CfA is holding its 5th Annual Summit on LGBT Aging from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
on Saturday, April 30 at Senior Source on Harry Hines Boulevard. CfA focuses on advocacy, lobbying and hosting social engagements.
But, Emery said, if you only attend one of his organization’s events, this is the one. “This conference is about sharing resources with the 300,000 LGBT seniors in our four-county area,” he explained.
Aging for members of the LGBTQ community may look different than it does for others. A high percentage have no children or family support, for example.