LIFESTYLES

GayARP

Studies show the health of LGBT seniors is worse than heterosexual counterparts.

August 24, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Studies show the health of LGBT seniors is worse than heterosexual counterparts.

Lesbian and bisexual older women are more likely than heterosexual older women to suffer chronic health conditions, experience sleep problems and drink excessively, a new University of Washington study finds. In general, lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) older adults were found to be in poorer health than heterosexuals, specifically in terms of higher rates of cardiovascular disease, weakened immune system and low back or neck pain. They also were at greater risk of some adverse health behaviors such as smoking and excessive drinking.

BUSINESS

Financial planning for the LGBT community.

August 24, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Financial planning for the LGBT community.

We’re getting a lot of emails from readers concerned about the prospects of their financial security and same-sex marriages under the Trump Administration. As Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Brian Thompson of BT Financial, says, “With so much uncertainty as to what the future holds for our marriage and civil rights, you need a comprehensive financial plan.”

PRIDE

Pride in Santa Barbara, California

August 24, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Pride in Santa Barbara, California

For the first time in Pacific Pride’s 41-year history, it will be kicking off this year’s gay pride celebration, starting Saturday morning at 10 a.m., with a march down State Street from De la Guerra Plaza to Chase Palm Park.

PRIDE

Pride in Silicon Valley, California

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Silicon Valley will be filled with Pride this weekend with events celebrating the South Bay’s LGBT community. Saturday, August 26 will kick off with the third annual Proud of My Family event at the Discovery Children’s Museum of San Jose and the 42nd Silicon Valley Pride’s second annual Night Festival. Sunday will be a festive day with the Pride parade and celebration.

PRIDE

Pride in Lubbock, Texas

August 24, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Pride in Lubbock, Texas

LubbockPRIDE is set to host its seventh annual Lubbock LGBT Pride Festival from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at Maxey Park at 30th Street and Nashville Avenue. There will be 56 vendors selling goods, as well as handing out educational information and resources. There will also be food, live music, games, a kid’s art center, entertainment and a finale drag show to finish the night.

LIFESTYLES

Pride in Austin.

August 24, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Pride in Austin.

While most of the world celebrates LGBT pride in June, Austin celebrates it in August. The Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride Foundation (AGLPF) hosts Austin PRIDE for a week in August, culminating in a huge parade and celebration, which falls on Aug. 26 this year. Here’s a full rundown of official PRIDE and PRIDE-adjacent events this week.

5 THINGS TO KNOW

Southern Decadence, the “Gay Mardi Gras” kicks off on Labor Day in New Orleans.

August 24, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Southern Decadence, the “Gay Mardi Gras” kicks off on Labor Day in New Orleans.

Southern Decadence, the gigantic annual LGBT gathering sometimes called “Gay Mardi Gras,” is expected to fill up the French Quarter as usual from Aug. 31 to Labor Day (Sept. 4). Jeffrey Palmquist, a former Southern Decadence grand marshal, said no one’s quite sure how many people attend the weekend of partying and parading, “but 250,000 wouldn’t be out of the ballpark.”