Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults

LGBT Older Adults

BCASD is a national leader in addressing the strengths and needs of the LGBT elder population by supporting opportunities for LGBT elders to meet and socialize, and by educating the service providers, the LGBT community, and the community-at-large.

Our concerns stem from the fact that national and local research shows that LGBT elders are reluctant to access services. They experience a greater degree of fear of aging than their heterosexual peers due to concerns of discrimination on the part of service providers.

Silver Lining - A Resource Guide for the Elder LGBT Community
Silver Lining lists safe and friendly resources for the elder LGBT community. Providers that attend and/or host Project Visibility trainings are given a special designation in Silver Lining.
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Download the Silver Lining 2008 Application

 

Rainbow Elders is a fun group of LGBT elders that meets for social support and senior resource information. Meetings are from 4 to 6 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at two alternating locations. On the odd-numbered months, they meet at the East Boulder Senior Center located at 5660 Sioux Drive. On the even-numbered months, they met at the City of Longmont Senior Center, at 910 Longs Peak Avenue. This group is co-sponsored by the City of Longmont Senior Services.

Get the latest Rainbow Elders News: a quarterly newsletter that highlights the activities of Rainbow Elders of Boulder County. See previous editions of the Rainbow Elders News

Rainbow Elders of Boulder County also participate in Boulder Pride events, host card and game nights, host films with Bent Lens (a local LGBT film organization), as well as get together for dinners and outings. To find out more about these events contact:

Trainings for service providers and any interested party on the strengths and needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders. Trainings consist of a showing of a locally produced short film on LGBT elders, followed by a presentation and overview of a manual. See the current Project Visibility training schedule, or go to www.projectvisibility.org for more information.

Sponsors

Funding for Rainbow Elders of Boulder County, Project Visibility, Silver Lining, Winter Lavender Gala, and other activities are provided by: