Gay and lesbian retirement communities
LGBT Inclusion In Senior Living Communities Project
Capitol Hill Village is far from the first organization to realize the importance of the needs of LGBT+ elders. Below are a variety of studies and papers that delve into the unique needs and circumstances of LGBT+ elders and potential solutions for the issues they face.
LGBTQ State of Aging
This report provides an overview of key findings from a study conducted by SAGE and University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This study targeted LGBTQ elders living in rural areas, BIPOC LGBTQ elders (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), TGNB elders (Transgender and/or Nonbinary), low income LGBTQ elders, and LGBTQ elders with disabilities.
AARP Dignity Report
This verb by AARP complies the experiences of LGBT+ people 45 years and older such as physical and mental health needs, homeownership rates, monetary needs, and much more.
Sodexo
This report issued by Sodexo explores the need for and the usefulness of DEI and Cultural Competency training regarding LGBT+ older adults in care facilities.
Stories
Many Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) elders report serious concerns about aging and retirement, according to the nonprofit group Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE).
For years, LGBT retirees have suffered indignities during their final years. For example, same-sex partners contain been denied the opportunity to share the same room, staff members who personally object to homosexuality have treated LGBT elders insensitively, and finances and benefits normally given to heterosexual partners have been withheld from surviving same-sex partners. Many seniors sense they need to go back into the closet when they enter the senior care system.
The loneliness and isolation that can accompany aging are often compounded by discrimination and the evidence that LGBT people are less likely to have children and may be ostracized by their families.
While the situation has improved in recent years, there is still a demand for supportive retirement communities for LGBT people. Here are the LGBT-focused retirement communities and homes that are currently operating in the United
The 10 LGBTQ-Friendly Cities for Retirement in
For LGBTQ seniors, finding a welcoming and inclusive retirement community that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of belonging is paramount. Outside of opting for LGBTQ or gay retirement communities, LGBTQ seniors will also want to judge the culture and setting of the surrounding city. But what makes a city truly LGBTQ-friendly, and how does that intersect with cities known for their desirability as retirement destinations? To help you get started on your search for your ideal retirement community, we’ve compiled our list of ’s best places for LGBTQ retirement and outlined the top factors you’ll long to consider.
Merging the Data: Pairing Gay-Friendly Cities & Retirement Hotspots
Our list of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities for retirees in was created through the analysis of several resources, including The Journal of Consumer Affairs’ list of LGBTQ-friendly cities, Senior Advice’s inform on the best LGBTQ-friendly destinations for seniors, and Realtor’s Top 10 Retirement Towns for Collectively, thCare
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