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The Stonewall riots that marked the beginning of the latest gay rights movement erupted in 1969, more than 55 years ago, and yet so much of LGBTQ life is uncharted territory.
That includes finances, aging and retirement. The decline of so many same-sex attracted men from the AIDS crisis robbed the group, and the world, of so much, including role models and examples of how to manage the social, financial and physical effects of aging.
Many Gen Xers who were born during the Stonewall era are just now contemplating what retirement will signify for them, and the roadmap barely exists.
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Many of the boomers who came before them not only couldn’t live openly as they were, but for most of their lives, they lacked many of the legal protections and opportunities — in employment, housing, survivorship, marriage, children — that can facilitate a less stressful retirement.
The evidence that marriage equality and gay couples raising children are such new phenomena — witness the high-profil
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The 10 LGBTQ-Friendly Cities for Retirement in 2024
For LGBTQ seniors, result a welcoming and inclusive retirement community that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of belonging is paramount. Outside of opting for LGBTQ or same-sex attracted retirement communities, LGBTQ seniors will also want to evaluate the culture and setting of the surrounding city. But what makes a city truly LGBTQ-friendly, and how does that intersect with cities established for their desirability as retirement destinations? To aide you get started on your search for your ideal retirement community, we’ve compiled our list of 2024’s best places for LGBTQ retirement and outlined the top factors you’ll want to consider.
Merging the Data: Pairing Gay-Friendly Cities & Retirement Hotspots
Our list of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities for retirees in 2024 was created through the analysis of several resources, including The Journal of Consumer Affairs’ 2024 list of LGBTQ-friendly cities, Senior Advice’s 2019 notify on the best LGBTQ-friendly destinations for seniors, and Realtor’s Top 10 Retirement Towns for 2024.Collectively, these resources considered moLGBT Inclusion In Senior Living Communities Project
Capitol Hill Village is far from the first organization to realize the importance of the needs of LGBT+ elders. Below are a variety of studies and papers that delve into the unique needs and circumstances of LGBT+ elders and potential solutions for the issues they face.
2025 LGBTQ State of Aging
This report provides an overview of key findings from a 2025 study conducted by SAGE and University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This study targeted LGBTQ elders living in rural areas, BIPOC LGBTQ elders (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), TGNB elders (Transgender and/or Nonbinary), small income LGBTQ elders, and LGBTQ elders with disabilities.
AARP Dignity Report
This 2022 announce by AARP complies the experiences of LGBT+ people 45 years and older such as physical and mental health needs, homeownership rates, monetary needs, and much more.
Sodexo
This 2019 describe issued by Sodexo explores the need for and the usefulness of DEI and Cultural Competency coaching regarding LGBT+ older adults in care facilities.
Stories From The Field
Justice in Aging, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, SAGE,
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