One of the most pressing issues facing older Americans today is access to affordable senior housing. This issue is tenfold for LGBTQ+ elders, who must also find a space where they can live safely and authentically as themselves. According to SAGE, the world’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ elders, 41% of LGBTQ+ older adults fear having to hide their identity to access senior housing or care services.

Click here to read more. This piece was originally published by Gallup Sun on June 27, 2025.