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Key Takeaways
- A study engaging 208 LGBTQIA+ older adults through 23 focus groups provides valuable insights into the capabilities, needs, and wishes of eight LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Across all groups in the study, LGBTQIA+ older adults demonstrate remarkable strengths, including community leadership, resilience, and creative expression.
- The research identifies several areas where additional support is needed, including affordable and inclusive housing, comprehensive health care, and economic security.
Learn about the experiences of LGBTQIA+ older adults across California in resources from a comprehensive study conducted by the Center for the Advanced Study of Aging Services at UC Berkeley. The center facilitated 23 focus groups with 208 people, revealing the unique experiences, challenges, and strengths within these diverse communities. The research also identifies areas where additional support is needed, including affordable and inclusive housing, comprehensive health care, and economic security.
The California Health Care Foundation, alongside The SCAN Foundation and Metta Fund, supported this research, which produced insightful fact sheets, videos, and other resources highlighting the distinct needs, support systems, and aspirations of eight LGBTQIA+ aging communities:
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
- Black, LGBTQIA+/Same-Gender Loving Older Adults
- LGBTQIA+ Adults 75 or Older
- LGBTQIA+ Older Adults Living in Rural Communities
- LGBTQIA+ Older Adults Living with HIV
- Older Lesbians
- Transgender Older Adults
- Transgender Older Latina Immigrants
