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For some LGBTQ+ people, aging alone stirs up past traumas

Bill Hall, 71, has been fighting for his life for 38 years. These days, he’s feeling worn out. Hall contracted HIV, the virus that can cause AIDS, in 1986. Since then, he has battled depression, heart disease, diabetes, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, […]

LGBTQ+ Older Adults Find Safe Spaces at Senior Centers

LGBTQ+ older adults are finding new support in a traditional place: the senior center. Theresa Latham of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, and her wife, Cheryll Scarangella, attend monthly meetings of an LGBTQ+ social group at the Yarmouth Senior Center that attracts people […]

The intergenerational impact of aging with HIV

Today, Dec. 1, 2024, the global HIV community marks the 37th annual World AIDS Day (WAD). Here in the U.S., the face of HIV looks quite different than it did on the first WAD in 1988. It is estimated that […]

Senior Living Industry Makes Some Progress on LGBTQ+ Inclusion, But Much More Action Needed

Senior living operators must do much more than pay lip service to social causes if they hope to improve their operating models to be more inclusive for gay and trans older adults and workers. Despite some progress in visibility and […]

As LGBTQ+ elders face isolation during the holidays, SAGE offers ways to help

The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness for many, but for a significant portion of LGBTQ+ elders, it can be a stark reminder of isolation and loneliness. Reports estimate that there are currently 3 million LGBTQ+ adults over age […]

Bronx SAGE Center helps LGBTQ older adults find social connections

A nonprofit senior center near Crotona Park is helping LGBTQ elders avoid facing a lonely holiday season. SAGE Center Bronx, which is located within the same building as the Crotona Pride House, a seven-story residential building that provides some of […]