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Learn More About the Challenges
This space aims to deepen your understanding on the challenges faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ population as they age, seek care services, receive at home care, or prepare to enter live-in care facilities.
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A Brief But Spectacular take on caring for LGBTQ seniors
Older LGBTQ adults face a number of challenges, especially when it comes to finding housing and care. SAGE, a national advocacy leader in this space, created a system of training programs for care providers. H.O.M.E. housing director Nikki Moustafa and SAGEcare trainer Britta Larson highlight how the training has improved their abilities to support residents.
06/16/2025
The Lodge
This is a story about the first-of-its kind LGBTQ retirement community. Fountaingrove Lodge in Santa Rosa, California, is the nation’s first state-licensed continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that’s specifically for LGBTQ+ seniors and their straight allies. Today approximately 100 residents from all over the United States live at The Lodge. The average age is 75; the oldest person is 99. It offers a continuum of care from independent living to failing health.
CBC News: Canada's LGBT seniors fear discrimination in elder care
Many of Canada's LGBT seniors fear discrimination in elder care, believing they'll have to once again hide their pride to avoid prejudice. The National spoke to three seniors who are weighing that against the need for care as they get older.
CBS New York: Many older members of LGBTQ+ population dealing with stress of caregiving
Many encounter unique challenges as they age and provide care for their loved ones. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram takes a close look at the community-wide issues, resources, and how a person's chosen family plays a pivotal role.
Aging by Design: Aging while Queer
LGBTQ+ seniors have faced a lifetime of systemic discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identities. This discrimination, particularly within the healthcare system, has led to many LGBTQ+ seniors lacking trust in mainstream social services. Many of them did not have children who can help take care of them and some may have also been cut off from their family networks. Many LGBTQ+ seniors are faced with a limited set of options as they near their final stages of life. But the community finds its own way to take care of each other.
inQlusive Reach is a community-driven movement:
We know that we are stronger together.
By tapping into the diversity and strength of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their allies, we can combat isolation, foster belonging, and ensure that care, support, and everyday services enable you to continue being your TRUE SELF.
