Enhancing health, wellness and community for older LGBT adults
September 2018 | Marilynn Larkin, M.A. in the Journal of Active Aging
“About 2.4 million adults 65 and older
currently identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual
or transgender (LGBT)1 in the
United States, and that population is
expected to grow significantly in coming
years, along with the entire older-adult
population. Other nations will likewise
see increased numbers of older LGBT
adults as the Boomers age. While these
individuals face the same issues as many
others who are aging—social isolation,
loneliness, housing affordability, and
ageism—research shows they have additional
concerns that can take a toll on
health and wellness.”
This article provides a look at the unique needs of older LGBT people and how communities are responding to these needs. Topics discussed include housing, social supports, dementia and more.