LGBTQIA+ Resources for Health Professionals: Older LGBTQIA+ Populations

SAGE is the leading organization for LGBTQ+ adults 65 and older. This is their National Resource Center with information on caregiving, elder abuse, social security, housing, and HIV/AIDS and aging.

SAGE and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created the LEI to encourage residential long-term care communities for the elderly and aging to ensure that policies and best practices provide relevant and culturally competen care to LGBTQIA+ older adults.

The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project is the Fenway Institute's main hub for resources, training, programs, and support groups for older and aging LGBTQIA+ adults.

This article presents important considerations for LGBTQIA+ people and aging. Resources include safety, avoiding the risk of "re-closeting" due to elder care, avoiding isolation, and finding community throughout the aging process.

This page from the American Society on Aging provides many resources for people living with HIV/AIDS over the age of 50.

The American Psychological Association presents the unique disparities faced by "LGBT" populations as they age in the United States. Resources and organizations for support are also listed.

Authors discuss the many issues facing LGBTQIA+ people as they age and how aging intersects with homophobia, transphobia, racism, poverty, and other stress factors. Authors also present recommendations for the future of successful LGBTQIA+ aging including continued wellness and cultural competence in care centers and healthcare.

Authors present the unique challenges faced by transgender and gender diverse adults while aging including mental health concerns, health disparities, and social isolation. Gender-affirming care must be comprehensive and incorporated up through end-of-life care.

Authors present how "LGBT" older adults are impacted by cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias and make recommendations for their continued care.

This research article summarizes major contributions of and ongoing gaps in health disparities research among LGBTQ+ older adults, while focusing on four major content areas: "(a) social determinants of health disparities, (b) mental, cognitive, and physical health disparities, (c) reproductive and sexual health disparities, and (d) seeking LGBTQ+-affirming and age-friendly care."