Resources
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Inclusive Questions for Older Adults Guide
A practical guide to collecting data on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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LGBT National Hotline
All Ages: 888-843-4564. Seniors: 888-234-7243. Youth: 800-246-7743. Free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources.
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National Resource Center On LGBTQ+ Aging
Technical assistance resource center focused on improving the quality of services and supports offered to TLGBQ+ older adults, their families and caregivers