With the arrival of June begins the start of Pride Month, an annual celebration that honors the LGBTQ+ community—and pays tribute to the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, a major turning point in the gay rights movement.
It is also a time to raise awareness for the discrimination that the LGBTQ+ community has faced and continues to face—particularly in housing, where finding a safe space can be a particularly complex task, especially for those later in life.
Most people require a higher level of care as they age and, for many, that can mean seeking out a home inside a senior living community, which often provides better access to health care, but also a welcoming environment with like-minded residents.
Still, the threat of discrimination is present in these “safe” areas—according to SAGE, a national resource center for senior members of the LGBTQ+ community. […]
Click here to read the full piece. This article was originally published by Yahoo Life on June 4, 2025.
