Aging as a queer person:

Even though some people feel that the LGBTQI community is mostly made up out of younger people, especially millennials, there are of course LGBTQI individuals in every age group, including the elderly.
In our society, aging as a LGBTQI person can have its own challenges.

Firstly, all aging people have to deal with ageism and age discrimination. Thus, many older LGBTQI individuals might feel excluded from the community because of their age.

Also, older LGBTQI individuals may face problems in senior groups because of heterosexism, biphobia, homophobia, cissexism and transphobia. This can cause the affected individuals to feel alone and to lack a support system.

Since an above average number of LGBTQI individuals are estranged from their families and/or do not have any children themselves, the may also lack support from their close circle. Many LGBTQI individuals do have very strong “familial” friendship groups; however, these are often made up of people who are roughly the same age and thus not always able to support each other in the way they need to receive support.

Care facilities for the old can also be problematic for LGBTQI people, since many are afraid of being discriminated while living in one and thus never disclose their identity. This, too, can lead to a feeling of isolation and helplessness.

LGBTQI individuals may also be at a higher risk for poverty, especially when they age.
However, the topic of aging people in the LGBTQI community has been getting more attention in recent years. More care providers, doctors associations and pride groups are working in an effort to improve the situation.