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On being gay and grey.

Dave Roche, a founder member of the Cork LGBT Pride Festival and one of the country’s leading campaigners for LGBT rights, died suddenly at his home near Macroom in Co Cork, on July 1. Here is Dave, in his own words, on being Gay and Grey

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What will healthcare look like for the aging LGBT population?

I am often concerned when I think about what my “world” will look like in 20 years. You should know that “my world,” as it is, consists of aging gay, lesbian and transgender Americans. I am one of many “out and proud” gay physicians in our great country. It is my vocation to help my patients age the best way they can.