State of LGBTQ+ Aging Survey: Brief Report
SAGE and University of Nevada, Las Vegas partnered to conduct a survey of LGBTQ+ elders, with a focus on understanding the issues that impact underrepresented groups, including rural, BIPOC, TGNB, low income, and elders with disabilities. The survey focused on critical issues such as health, services, social support, and discrimination experiences as well as political,…
June 2025 | University of Nevada, Las Vegas & SAGE
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Building Strong Support for Elders
Each June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. This fact sheet provides ways your organization can take action to build awareness of Elder Justice inclusive of LGBTQ+…
June 2025 | SAGE and National Center on Elder Abuse
What is Elder Abuse?
SAGE and the National Center on Elder Abuse provide an overview of the The Elder Justice Act, risk of elder abuse among older LGBTQ+ people and signs of elder mistreatment we should all be aware of.
June 2025 | SAGE and National Center on Elder Abuse
LGBT Adults With Medicaid As Their Primary Source of Health Insurance
Cuts to Medicaid proposed in 2025 could have dire consequences for the LGBT community. Using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, this report examines the potential impact of Medicaid cuts. Download this report to learn more about Medicaid and LGBT adults.
June 2025 | UCLA School of Law, Williams Institute
LGBTQ+ Aging in Rural Environments
Older LGBTQ+ adults who live in rural environments—small towns and villages, farming communities, rural reservations and tribal lands, geographically remote areas, and other sparsely populated nonmetropolitan settings—face distinctive barriers to aging in place and aging well, compared to their urban and suburban counterparts. LGBTQ+ Aging in Rural Environments highlights key issues affecting the quality of life,…
May 2025
LGBTQ+ Envejeciendo en Ambientes Rurales
Los adultos mayores LGBTQ+ que residen en ambientes rurales—pequeñas ciudades, pueblos, comunidades agrícolas, reservas rurales, tierras tribales, áreas geográficamente remotas y otros entornos no metropolitanos escasamente poblados—enfrentan obstáculos particulares para envejecer de la mejor manera posible dentro de su entorno local, en comparación con sus contrapartes urbanas y suburbanas. La guía LGBTQ+ Envejeciendo en Ambientes Rurales…
May 2025
Tips for Downsizing
Thinking of downsizing? Downsizing involves moving from a larger space to a smaller, potentially less expensive one. You might choose to downsize for any number of reasons from saving money to meeting accessibility and care needs or even moving closer to friends and family. Whatever the reason, downsizing and decluttering can make life easier and…
May 2025
Models for Financing Affordable and LGBTQ+-Affirming Elder Housing at Scale: Brief Overview
Amid the growing demand for housing in the US, there is also a need for diverse care options as many older adults prefer to stay in their homes while others will transition to communities that offer a continuum of care, from independent to assisted living services. Unfortunately, many of these options are costly and out…
May 2025
Alternative Housing Models for LGBTQ+ Elders
Mobile homes, RVs, and tiny homes are examples of alternative housing models that can be a more inexpensive housing option due to their smaller footprints as well as offer the potential for intentional community living. These housing models might be a good housing option to consider as an LGBTQ+ older person. Deciding what type of…
May 2025
End-of-Life Financial Planning
End-of-life planning can be overwhelming, but planning for death can help us enjoy life. Knowing that our care, finances, and assets will be taken care of can give us peace of mind and prepare us and our loved ones for the future. Here are four end-of-life financial planning terms that can help you make sure your finances and assets will be taken care of according to your wishes.
This resource was developed with support from the Wells Fargo Foundation.
May 2025