Joanne Herman
Transgender advocate and author of "Transgender Explained For Those Who Are Not"
Posted: November 4, 2010 08:37 AM
Transgender Issues: The Additional Challenges of LBGT Aging
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joanne-herman/shining-the-spotlight-on-_b_777551.htmlThroughout November, public television's "In The Life" program shows the incredible challenges faced when a person who transitioned to live in the opposite gender, and who lost the support of family in the process, is confronted with a terminal illness.
The November program presents excerpts from the new documentary, "Gen Silent." "Gen Silent" sheds light on a serious issue facing many LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) seniors: homophobia, transphobia and insensitivity in the health care system. Of the four stories told in the documentary, I think that of KrysAnne Hembrough, a transgender woman, is the most profound, and is the one "In the Life" chose to feature.
I watched this video, it is truly moving! If you have half an hour free, please watch it!Z
