LGBTQ+ Seniors Publications

LGBTQ+ Seniors Publications

Aging Neutralizes Sex Differences in the Brain - Aging implies reduced amounts of resources are available for reproduction and other activities for both sexes, but competition between males means the cost of increased investment is more significant than for females.

Senior LGB Suffer More Chronic Health Conditions than Heterosexual Women - Study shows lesbian and bisexual older women more likely than heterosexual older women to suffer chronic health conditions, experience sleep problems and drink excessively.

Married LGBT Seniors are Healthier and Happier Than Singles - Research finds married LGBT study participants report better physical and mental health, more social support and greater financial resources than singles.

New Findings Reveal Health and Aging Experiences of U.S. Senior LGBT - Research revealed LGBT older adults are both resilient and at-risk, with higher rates of disability, cardiovascular disease, depression and social isolation.

PDA Efforts to Improve Aging Services for LGBT Seniors - Training session to improve cultural competency inside aging services for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults.

Sexual Expression in Senior Living Communities - Baby boomers are now on the brink of a new sexual revolution as senior zoomers begin moving into assisted living communities.

Calamus Foundation of NY Awards $1M to Expand SAGE Nationwide LGBT Elder Housing Efforts - The national LGBT Elder Housing Initiative was launched in 2015 to combat widespread discrimination against LGBT older adults in senior housing.

Sex Talk: Joys of Sex & Advice Swapping - Popularity of sex related discussions in senior online communities suggests alternatives for open and direct sex-related communication.

Sexual Frequency in Seniors - Researchers analyzed the relationship between marital characteristics and sexual outcomes among 1,656 married adults ages 57-85.

Sex, Seniors and STDs - While pregnancy is no longer an issue, seniors still need to be concerned about risk of sexually transmitted diseases.

Sex Lives of the Over 70's - Older people are continuing to enjoy active sex lives well into their seventies and eighties.

National LGBT Older Americans Housing Initiative - SAGE panel discussion and media briefing Feb 3rd, 2015 to announce plans for national strategy to address LGBT elder housing needs.

Report Highlights Senior LGBT Needs - Public Policy and Aging Report on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging, highlighting gaps in policy and research on senior LGBT.