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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Aging Resources

According to a recent census report, 99.3% of counties in the U.S. are home to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals. Older adults in this group confront the same issues anyone does when choosing aging services: where to live as they age; how to meet rising housing, health care and medication costs; and how to stay connected to community, family and friends.

Experts predict that as many as 4.7 million LGBT older adults will be seeking care and services by the year 2030. As not-for-profit aging services providers it is our imperative to create safe and welcoming environments and implement supportive policies and procedures that make it clear that the organization as a whole is welcoming and inclusive of LGBT residents, their family members, in addition to staff.  

Resources

National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. More

Services, and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders (SAGE)

SAGE is the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. More

Transgender Aging Network

The Transgender Aging Network (TAN) exists to improve the lives of current and future trans/SOFFA (significant others, friends, family and allies) elders. More

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