openhouse Study
LGBT seniors have become increasingly visible in communities across the country, but only a handful of studies have documented their needs. Yet, having an accurate, informed understanding of their social, financial, retirement, health-related and support needs is essential to develop urgently needed housing and community services. In 2003 openhouse completed a major study of more than 1300 LGBT adults in the Bay Area – the largest and most racially inclusive study of LGBT aging in the country.  Although we reached out to transgender and bisexual adults, the study predominantly reflects the experiences of lesbians and gay men who are more visible among older adults. More than half (55%) of participants were age 50 or older, 25% were people of color and nearly half were women.

Outing Age: 2010
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) have released Outing Age 2010: Public Policy Issues Affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Elders.  This in-depth report includes current research on a wide variety of topics, ranging from the demographics of the LGBT older adult community to the issues facing this population, including challenges in health care, housing, assisted living services, social services, home care and many others.