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Retirement village offers save haven for LGBTQ seniors

CBS America · 15 days ago
CBS America
CBS America
15 days ago

Village Hearth in Durham, North Carolina, is one of the nation's first co-housing developments created specifically for an aging, queer population. Janet Shamlian reports.

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  • Village Hearth in Durham is one of the first co-housing communities for LGBTQ seniors. 21s
  • The development features 28 individually owned cottages connected by walking paths. 49s
  • Fewer than half of US states have laws protecting LGBTQ individuals from housing discrimination, and there is no federal law. 1m 12s
  • Many residents lacked traditional family support and sought a safe, affirming environment in retirement. 1m 58s
  • The community provides built-in support and a sense of belonging for LGBTQ seniors. 2m 6s
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