As more LGBT Floridians get older, new challenges must be addressed by the broader LGBT community.  It is estimated that by 2030, six-million LGBT senior citizens will live in the United States— many of whom will retire here in South Florida!  The lack of attention brought to this issue is a major problem with little research or data being collected from within our community.  Additionally, many LGBT senior citizens living with HIV/AIDS will face unknown dimensions of aging that require our attention.

Why It matters:

Miami-Dade County is home to many people living with HIV/AIDS.  Early studies have found unique challenges specific to the LGBT aging population. Specific aging issues are compounded due to Florida’s lack of relationship-recognition for same-sex partners and its overall poor treatment of gay and transgender people in state government.  LGBT senior citizens are faced with a higher level of stigma and prejudice as they prepare to make late-in-life decisions that make them more vulnerable to prejudice than the broader community.

What We're Doing:

As a member of the Miami Beach Mayor’s GLBT Business Enhancement Committee, SAVE Dade is working with community leaders and government officials to make Miami Beach a leader in LGBT aging support. 

How You Can Make A Difference: 

• Help us understand LGBT aging issues from your perspective by sending us an email to LGBTAging@savedade.org.
• Help us identify members of the LGBT aging community in your network.
• Make a designated contribution to our LGBT Aging initiative by going to: www.savedade.org/donate