Centered in LGBTQ+ Aging. Open to All.
Silver Pride+ Connection at Holy Cross Health is a welcoming, affirming space focused on the experiences of LGBTQ+ adults age 50 and older, while remaining open to all who want to learn, connect, and support inclusive aging.
We recognize that aging brings unique challenges, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals who have lived through stigma, discrimination, and evolving healthcare systems. Silver Pride+ was created to address those realities while also inviting allies, caregivers, and community members into the conversation.
Through shared experiences and trusted health education, participants build meaningful connections, strengthen their voice, and feel empowered to live healthier and more confident lives at every stage of aging.
What Silver Pride+ Means for You
Silver Pride+ is more than a monthly program. It is a space where:
- LGBTQ+ older adults can see their experiences reflected and understood
- Allies, caregivers, and community members are welcomed into a respectful learning environment
- Conversations about aging, identity, and health happen openly and honestly
- Everyone has the opportunity to learn how to better support inclusive, healthy aging
This is a community where you can show up as you are and grow alongside others.
What to Expect
Each session focuses on real life topics that impact aging, with a particular emphasis on LGBTQ+ health, chronic illness, and navigating systems of care.
Monthly discussions and education include:
- Health care navigation and reducing burnout
- Aging and overall wellness
- Mental health and emotional resilience
- Chronic conditions and comorbidities
- Caregiving and support systems
- Advocacy and leadership development
- LGBTQ+ identity across the lifespan
This is not a lecture. It is a conversation, a connection, and a community.
Program Details
- When: 2nd Monday of every month
- Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Cost: Free to attend
- Meal: Provided
Location
Holy Cross Family Health Center
Mangrove Education Room
5601 N Dixie Highway
Oakland Park FL 33334
2026 to 2027 Season Topics
Navigating the Healthcare System Without Burnout
Effective healthcare begins with understanding how to navigate the system with confidence. Learn strategies to manage appointments, referrals, insurance challenges, and patient rights while remaining an active partner in your care.
Advance Care Planning and Medical Decision Making
Advance care planning is an important part of maintaining control over your healthcare journey. Explore tools that help ensure your values, preferences, and treatment decisions are understood and respected.
Becoming Community Advocates and Leaders
Informed patients are powerful advocates for change. Discover how your lived experience can help strengthen community engagement, improve services, and influence systems that impact healthy aging.
Cancer Screenings and Prevention After 50
Preventive care plays a critical role in long term health outcomes. Learn about recommended cancer screenings and evidence based strategies that support early detection and timely intervention.
Gratitude, Resilience, and Community Sustenance
Emotional wellbeing and social connectedness are essential components of healthy aging. Explore how resilience, meaningful relationships, and community support contribute to overall health and quality of life.
Reflection, Legacy, and Moving Forward Together
Taking time to reflect can help strengthen future health and wellness goals. Celebrate personal growth, recognize accomplishments, and identify priorities for the year ahead.
Navigating Comorbidities as We Age
Managing multiple health conditions requires coordination, communication, and informed decision making. Learn practical approaches for working with healthcare teams and optimizing your overall health.
Heart Health, Hypertension, and Aging Bodies
Cardiovascular health remains one of the most important factors in healthy aging. Gain insights into risk reduction, blood pressure management, and lifestyle approaches that support long term wellness.
Mental Health, Depression, and Isolation in Older Adults
Mental health is a vital part of whole person care. Learn how to recognize challenges, reduce stigma, strengthen social connections, and access appropriate support when needed.
Advocacy Starts with You
Self-advocacy is a key component of achieving quality healthcare. Develop skills to communicate effectively with providers, ask informed questions, and participate confidently in healthcare decisions.
Chosen Family, Caregiving, and Support Systems
Strong support networks can improve health outcomes and quality of life. Explore the important role of chosen family, caregivers, and community resources in creating sustainable systems of care.
Pride Month Reflections and Aging Out Loud
Healthy aging includes honoring identity, lived experience, and personal resilience. Join us in celebrating Pride while reflecting on the strengths that empower LGBTQ+ older adults to thrive.
Why This Program Matters
While Silver Pride+ centers LGBTQ+ older adults, the broader reality is that aging, chronic illness, and access to care affect many communities.
This program creates shared understanding by:
- Addressing the unique barriers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals ages 50 and older
- Creating space for allies and caregivers to learn and engage
- Supporting people navigating multiple chronic conditions and complex health systems
- Reducing isolation through authentic connection and community building
Silver Pride+ brings health, identity, and community together in a way that benefits everyone involved.
Registration
Registration is required: Scan QR Code or Click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/xeniPCqMu7?origin=lprLink
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For further information, call 954-542-1671 or email Von.Biggs@holy-cross.com