WCSH 6 and MPBN cover Marilyn Gugliucci’s announcement of Maine GLBT Aging report results

WCSH 6 News and MPBN recently covered the announcement by Marilyn Gugliucci, Ph.D., director of geriatrics education and research, at a press conference at the State House in Augusta on March 22, 2013, of the results of a statewide gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) aging report that was conducted by AARP Maine in 2012.  Gugliucci spoke on behalf of AARP Maine and SAGE (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders), of which she is a founding board member.

Coverage by WCSH 6 News, which included footage of an interview with Gugliucci, and the MPBN story about the report’s release aired the day of the press conference.

Gugliucci served as first author on the report.  It details initial goals that would address the adversely affected health and happiness of older members of the GLBT population in Maine.

Watch the WCSH 6 video

Listen to the MPBN story
 

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