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Aging While Transgender: Unique Issues

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.

Topics: Aging & Elders

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An Intimate View Into the Lives of Transgender Elders

Jess 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.

Topics: Aging & Elders

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G.L.I.T.S. NYC

G.L.I.T.S is a Black trans-led advocacy and direct services organization that is dedicated to fighting systemic discrimination against marginalized communities, in New York City and beyond. With a focus on housing justice, community empowerment, long-term success, harm reduction, and our fundamental human rights, we provide immediate crisis support for transgender sex workers, asylum seekers, and…

Topics: Activism & Organizing, Aging & Elders, Children & Youth, Emotional Support, Health & Wellness, Health Care, HIV Resources, Migrants & Refugees, New York, Nonbinary & Genderqueer, Peer Support, Personal Safety, Re-Entry Support, Sex Work, Shelter & Housing, Social Services, Substance Use & Recovery, Surviving Violence, Syringe Exchange, Trans Femme/Women, Unsheltered

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Gaining Visibility: The Challenges Facing Transgender Elders

Learn why trans-friendly medical providers are key to preventing compounding health problems and disproportional deaths in the transgender population.

Topics: Aging & Elders, Articles & Essays, Health Care, Health Professional

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GenPride

Advocating for Seattle/King County older LGBTQIA+ adults' unique needs through programs and services that cultivate well-being and belonging.

Topics: Aging & Elders, Community Center, Peer Support, Tools & Education, United States, Washington

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How to be an Ally to Transgender Older Adults

The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and FORGE's toolkit provides education, resources, and practical tips for being an ally to older trans people.

Topics: Aging & Elders, Allyship & Solidarity

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Improving the Lives of Transgender Older Adults

Transgender 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.

Topics: Aging & Elders, Allyship & Solidarity, Articles & Essays, Health & Wellness

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Inclusive Questions for Older Adults Guide

A practical guide to collecting data on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Topics: Aging & Elders, Data & Research, Tools & Education

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