Disrupting Disparities: Challenges and Solutions for 50+ Illinoisans
Disrupting Disparities: Challenges and Solutions for 50+ Illinoisans
Although a key part of Illinois’ rapidly growing elder population, LGBTQ+ older adults remain largely invisible. Despite their resilience, LGBTQ+ older adults face significant disparities that are rooted in discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, racism, a lack of legal and social recognition, a reliance on chosen family, reduced access to inclusive services, and other social determinants of health and well-being. This report seeks to: 1) Identify the disparities faced by Illinois’ 50-plus LGBTQ+ population 2) Develop concrete policy solutions to address these disparities
