Lgbt retirement communities
Inside the Rise of LGBTQ+ Retirement Communities
With the arrival of June begins the start of Lgbtq+ fest Month, an annual celebration that honors the LGBTQ+ community—and pays tribute to the Stonewall Riots in New York City, a major turning point in the gay rights movement.
It is also a time to raise knowledge for the discrimination that the LGBTQ+ community has faced and continues to face—particularly in housing, where finding a safe room can be a particularly complex task, especially for those later in life.
Most people require a higher level of care as they age and, for many, that can mean seeking out a home inside a senior living community, which often provides better access to health concern, but also a welcoming environment with like-minded residents.
Still, the threat of discrimination is present in these "safe" areas—according to SAGE, a national resource center for senior members of the Gay community.
SAGE estimates that, by , there will be approximately 7 million LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. who are aged 50 and older. And the Homosexual Real Estate Alliance's most recent repor
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The Stonewall riots that marked the first stage of the up-to-date gay rights movement erupted in , more than 55 years ago, and yet so much of LGBTQ existence is uncharted territory.
That includes finances, aging and retirement. The loss of so many gay men from the AIDS crisis robbed the community, and the world, of so much, including role models and examples of how to manage the social, financial and physical effects of aging.
Many Gen Xers who were born during the Stonewall era are just now contemplating what retirement will mean for them, and the roadmap barely exists.
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Many of the boomers who came before them not only couldn’t exist openly as they were, but for most of their lives, they lacked many of the legal protections and opportunities — in employment, housing, survivorship, marriage, children — that can facilitate a less stressful retirement.
The fact that marriage
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 report 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
The 10 LGBTQ-Friendly Cities for Retirement in
For LGBTQ seniors, conclusion a welcoming and inclusive retirement community that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of belonging is paramount. Outside of opting for LGBTQ or homosexual retirement communities, LGBTQ seniors will also want to evaluate the culture and setting of the surrounding city. But what makes a city truly LGBTQ-friendly, and how does that intersect with cities established for their desirability as retirement destinations? To support 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 want to consider.