LGBTQ+ older adults face specific challenges that mainstream elder care often overlooks. The resources here include affirming senior housing, community organizations focused on queer elders, and support spaces that honor a lifetime of experience. Growing older as a queer person carries its own history, and that history deserves to be seen.
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change is a national feminist organization led by and for lesbians age 60 and older. Founded in 1989, OLOC confronts ageism within the LGBTQ+ community and in broader society, and works to make visible the lives, contributions, and needs of older lesbian and queer women. OLOC offers local chapters, gatherings, and…
AARP, the nation’s largest organization for people 50 and older, has a dedicated LGBTQ+ resources section that addresses the specific challenges older queer and trans people face as they age. These resources are practical, accessible, and free. AARP’s LGBTQ+ content covers topics including Social Security and retirement benefits for same-sex couples, healthcare rights and advance…
SAGE is the country’s largest and most established organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. Founded in 1978, SAGE works to ensure that LGBTQ+ elders can age with dignity, connection, and access to affirming care — whether they are living independently, navigating healthcare systems, or seeking community. SAGE offers a national network…
