In some senior living communities, LGBT older adults are openly discriminated against and/or ostracized. For example, in Alabama there are no laws to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation when it comes to housing, insurance, and employment. Laws from state to state vary widely concerning LGBT people. Many same-sex partners are denied visitation rights in hospitals and long-term care facilities.Īn AARP study found that 61 percent of LGBT Americans ages 45 and over were concerned about experiencing physical or verbal harassment in a long-term care facility.And as the demand rises-and it should-even more LGBT communities will be built.īelow we’ll walk you through some of our top retirement communities and cities for LGBTQ elders.
Fortunately, the number of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender senior housing options is growing. While LGBTQ retirees still face many challenges, there are a wide variety of LGBT-friendly senior living options across the country. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force estimates that there are over three million LGBTQ seniors in the U.S. In recent years, the country has become more and more accepting of the LGBT community, which directly impacts older adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
