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Find resources, news, and other topics of interest to older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, their family and friends.

Same-Sex Marriage: What's at Stake for Gay Couples

The U.S. Supreme Court wades into the national debate over same-sex marriage on March 26 and 27. Read

What Happened to the Welcome Mat? Nursing Homes and Gay Elders

Increasingly, there's discussion about how to make life in assisted care facilities better for older LGBT people. Read

History & Community

Work & Money

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Estate Planning Tips
for LGBT Couples

Financial planners outline the steps you need to take to ensure a secure retirement for you — and your partner. read

AARP reports that Social Security income is a major factor in keeping 1 out of 4 senior women living above the poverty line

Social Security and Older Women

Why the program is an essential — and poverty-preventing — retirement resource. read

Top LGBT-Friendly Places to Work in the USA

The Top LGBT-Friendly Workplaces

Which companies have the best nondiscrimination policies? read

For Affordable Retirement, Think Abroad

Study shows that Americans can live better and cheaper in other countries. read

Home & Family

Same-Sex Divorce: Another Reason for Marriage Equality

Gay rights have come a long way, but some couples still face hurdles to equality. read

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'My Child Is Gay. Now What?'

Activist Joan Garry offers thoughtful advice to parents and grandparents who care, but aren’t quite sure what to do or say. read

The Gay Man's Guide to Dating After 50

Whether your Mr. Right just left or still hasn't shown up, here's some good advice on how to look for love. read

Finding LGBT-Friendly Care

Respect is important when caring for a loved one who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. read

Health & Well-being

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Don't Get Burned: Skin Care Tips From Dr. Oz

Apply that lotion, yes — and have a glass of red wine. read

7 Meds That Can Wreck Your Sex Life

Prescription drugs are behind 1 in 4 cases of sexual problems. Are you taking any? read

Minding Your Own Life

In his new book, author Aaron Anson documents finding his balance between being gay and religious. read

Arts & Leisure

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5 LGBT-Friendly Vacations

A travel pro scopes out the top spots that celebrate diversity — and the 50-plus crowd. read

Defying the Macho Culture

An independent filmmaker takes an honest look at the challenges of a gay boy. read

Eminent Outlaws

In his book "Eminent Outlaws," Christopher Bram explores some of America’s iconic gay writers and their cultural impact. Listen

Tapping the Muses

Read composer Jorge Martín's creative process for setting the late Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas’s 1993 memoir, Before Night Falls, to music. read

'On These Shoulders We Stand'

This moving documentary features 11 LGBT elders recounting stories about growing up gay and coming out in 1950s Los Angeles. Watch

Featured Video

Through four personal stories and archival footage, Voices of an Era chronicles more than 70 years of defining moments in the gay rights movement. A 90-year-old WWII veteran describes receiving a dishonorable discharge. An activist remembers the Stonewall Riots, while another recounts the horror of being diagnosed with HIV in the early 1980s. And a soldier, who is openly serving today, fights for her same-sex spouse to receive military benefits.