GLBT Communities

According to SAGE, a national GLBT 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 GLBT communities.

Tips for working with GLBT elders

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) (Off Site)
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 (Off Site)
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.

Information on this page was provided by the Minnesota GLBT Seniors at www.glbtseniorsmn.org