Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Communities
According to SAGE, a national LGB&T organization that advocates for
older adults, estimates of the number of gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgendered elders vary greatly (from 2 - 8 million in the U.S.).
GLBT elders face well documented barriers to receiving services. Many
organizations support elders in accessing services as well as advocate
on behalf of LGB&T communities.
Links on this page are to external sources of information. Tips for working with GLBT elders
PFund spent part of 2009 and 2010 interviewing
individuals and convening a forum with key senior
issues stakeholders to help understand the issues and
raise awareness of (and plan for) the current and future
needs of this growing population. This report of the process is available for download.
GLBT Generations
A membership based organization which works on raising the visibility
of GLBT elders, provides information, sponsors social activities,
conducts needs assessments and strategic planning. For information about GLBT Generations email info@glbtgenerations.org.
G.L.E.A.M. (Gay & Lesbian Elders Active in MN)
A group for the 50+ GLBT community that enhances quality of
life by providing safe environments for socialization. For more
information about G.L.E.A.M. email gleam1000@msn.com or call 651-489-8306.
OLOC (Old Lesbians
Organizing for Change)
OLOC provides older lesbians with
opportunities to meet like-minded women in a common struggle to confront ageism
and to
share mutual interests. OLOC offers a quarterly newsletter as
well as national gatherings.
Prime
Timers
The purpose of Prime Timers is to provide mature gay and bisexual men
with opportunities to come together in a supportive
atmosphere to enjoy social, educational and recreational activities.
There is a monthly newsletter that offers a wealth of announcements
about the monthly general meeting of the organization as well as
special interest activities (book clubs, etc).
Minnesota Gay Men's Prostate Cancer Survivors Group
Helping gay men survivors cope. The Survivors Group can be reached
by email s.c.guthrie@worldnet.att.net.
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. Established in 2010 through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging provides training, technical assistance and educational resources to aging providers, LGBT organizations and LGBT older adults. The center is led by Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) in partnership with 10 leading organizations from around the country.
Training to Serve
Training toServe is a collaborative effort to assist providers of aging services with education and tools to help them meet the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons as they age.
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