This fact sheet highlights issues unique to transgender elders including housing, barriers to care, allowances made by the federal government for religious-based discrimination, and more.
Read MoreAging While Transgender: Unique IssuesJess T. Dugan, photographer and author of To Survive On This Shore, talks documenting the lives of trans people aged 50-90 in this article by them.
Read MoreAn Intimate View Into the Lives of Transgender EldersLearn why trans-friendly medical providers are key to preventing compounding health problems and disproportional deaths in the transgender population.
Read MoreGaining Visibility: The Challenges Facing Transgender EldersAdvocating for Seattle/King County older LGBTQIA+ adults' unique needs through programs and services that cultivate well-being and belonging.
Read MoreGenPrideThe National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and FORGE's toolkit provides education, resources, and practical tips for being an ally to older trans people.
Read MoreHow to be an Ally to Transgender Older AdultsTransgender older adults face profound challenges and experience striking disparities in areas such as health and health care access, physical and mental health, employment, housing and more.
Read MoreImproving the Lives of Transgender Older AdultsA practical guide to collecting data on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Read MoreInclusive Questions for Older Adults GuideConfidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. Available Monday-Friday, 1p-9p PT; Saturday 9a-2p PT. Call 1-888-848-4564 in the US.
Read MoreLGBT National Hotline
