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This adorable couple shows there is life after Alzheimers and it’s beautiful.

June is National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and as the LGBTQ population ages, the epidemic is increasingly striking close to home. Phil Gutis, a retired communications manager for the American Civil Liberties Union, married his partner of 13 years, Tim, last fall after being diagnosed with the degenerative disease…  

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Lesbian elders learning modern-day lesbian slang will make your day.

This is the most fun you will have all day. The self-identified older (wiser!) lesbians who loved Hayley Kiyoko videos are back to share some thoughts on modern-day lesbian slang. Belita, Phyllis, and Sabel weigh in on LBD, scissoring, and the Uhauling they’ve been doing since the ’70s.  

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Aging LGBT seniors a major public health issue.

LGBT people of all ages have experienced health inequalities, but researchers have begun to delve into the consequences of a lifetime of that inequity – and what happens to their health as they grow older. “They’ve been relatively invisible, undercounted and underserved,” said Dr. Karen Fredriksen Goldsen. “We’re talking about a major public health issue.”  

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Man attends his first Gay Pride after coming out at 85: “I regret being such a sissy”.

A moving 5 Gum campaign shows how Martin is inspiring younger generations. It’s never too late to be yourself. As part of an inspirational video series for 5 Gum’s new #NoRegrets campaign, Martin, an 86-year-old photographer, explains why he waited until he was 85 to finally come out as gay.

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Fighting the LGBT bullying epidemic at senior centers.

The unwanted were turned away from cafeteria tables. Fistfights broke out at karaoke. Dances became breeding grounds for gossip and cruelty. It became clear this place had a bullying problem on its hands. What many found surprising was that the perpetrators and victims alike were all senior citizens.

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First ‘LGBT-affirming’ senior housing community opens in San Diego.

The grand opening for San Diego’s first “LGBT-affirming” senior housing community, North Park Seniors, was Friday. “This new development is open to all and provides a positive and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors — a first for San Diego and one of only a handful in the nation…