LGBT Aging

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This is the starting page for topics related to LGBTQ Aging which covers such areas as Health Disparities; LGBTQ Aging Topics; Services and Programs; and Socio-Economic Disparities.

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Online Learning: ASA members have free access to all web seminars. 

• View Previously Recorded web seminars related to LGBT Aging (ASA members only)
• All upcoming web seminars

LGBT Aging Issues Network: The LGBT Aging Issues Network (LAIN) works to raise awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services. 

LGBT Aging Resources Clearinghouse: The LGBT Aging Resources Clearinghouse of the American Society on Aging opens the door to knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people ages 50-plus. 

National Resource Center on LGBT Aging: The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging(NRC) 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. ASA and LAIN are proud to be a National Partner Organization with Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) for development and support of the NRC.

Improving the Lives of Transgender Older Adults: a report published by SAGE and the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), that responds to the concerns of transgender elders by examining the social, economic and service barriers facing them.