Elders

While LGBTQ and Two-Spirit people have the same health problems as other people as they age, they also experience additional social challenges that impact their health and wellbeing. Though things are changing, unlike their heterosexual peers, elder LGBTQ people may be less likely to have ever been married or had children, two sources of social support commonly relied upon by aging populations.

• Administration on Aging Diversity
• LGBT Aging Issues Network (LAIN) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – American Society on Aging
• LGBT Partners Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov – CMS
• Issues Tool for Providers on LGBT Adults Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov – CMS
• Advisory Board: CMS shines light on health disparities between older ‘sexual minorities’ and sexual majorities’ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• National Resource Center on LGBT Aging Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• Center for Positive Aging, Resources for Older LGBT Persons Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• Health Disparities Experienced Among Older Sexual Minorities Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov [PDF - 222 KB]