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Her partner of 45 years developed Alzheimer’s. She's sharing their story to 'take away fear'

Sue began showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease about ten years ago. Since then, Janice has had to balance her work with caring for the love of her life.

Heartwarming Sundance hit 'Jimpa' celebrates queer family bonds

The film stars Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, and director Sophie Hyde's child Aug Mason-Hyde.

Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

20 photos from the grand opening of Palm Springs' older LGBTQ+ luxury community

LGBTQ+ older adults are finding more and more communities tailor made for them. A new one has opened in Palm Springs.

The Politics of Caring for Our Queer Elders

Those who we owe the most to in the LGBTQ community are precisely the people who today are most often silenced. 

Tyler Oakley Breaks Down Misconceptions About Queer Elders

The YouTube star hosts the kind of intergenerational conversation that we could all benefit from.

The Kilted Age: Claybourne Elder on parenting, queer history, and fashion

The Gilded Age star praises the power of theater (and gay icons), while serving fashion in this shoot by Ron Amato.

On HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, how to support and embrace our queer elders living with HIV

Programs like SAGEPositive are helping those living with HIV to continue to age with dignity and good health.

Magora Kennedy: Meet The 83-Year-Old Reverend And Stonewall Veteran

The queer elder talks about being a part of the Black Panthers, Stonewall, and queer life in the '50s and '60s. 

LGBT Seniors Write the Poetry of Their Lives

Queer elders find their voices and value in Steven Reigns's L.A. poetry workshop.

Jay Toole: The Stonewall Veteran Reflects On 25 Years of Homelessness

The queer elder lived in Washington Square Park after being kicked out of the house at 13.

How the Sharing Economy Can Support LGBT Seniors

Airbnb wants to help queer elders supplement their income and make connections that will help them stay healthy and fulfilled.

Photos: LA LGBT Center's 27th Senior Prom Party

Check out these adorable images of older queer folks celebrating.

Miss Major to LGBTQ+ caucus: 'Put on your best shit and get out there' to defeat Trump

The legendary transgender activist spoke with The Advocate after her passionate speech at the Democratic National Convention.

Amanda Bearse, an LGBTQ+ Icon, Reemerges in 'Bros'

In 1993 she became the first star of a prime-time network show to come out, and almost 30 years later she's lit up the big screen in Billy Eichner's Bros.

'Letters From Young Gay Men' Illuminates Life in a Hostile World

A new play features the real-life correspondence between queer youth and older mentors trying to offer perspective on growing up gay in America.

RuPaul's 8-year Emmy-winning streak broken by 'Traitors' host Alan Cumming

The 2024 Emmy Awards really said, "Traitors and Faithfuls, Ru-Veal yourselves!"

Texas quietly restricts gender-affirming care for trans adults: 'Canary in the coalmine'

Texas Medicaid will no longer cover gender affirming care for transgender adults as of tomorrow.

Charles M. Blow on Bi Visibility and the Debt We Owe as Queer People

"When you are not living an honest, open, true life, you are taking advantage of a privilege granted to you by older, gay, lesbian, queer people who have sacrificed tremendously," the writer says.

Ohio Governor OK's 'License to Discriminate' in Health Care

A so-called conscience protection amendment in the state's budget will enable discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and others, activists say.

Why We Must Dismantle the Intersex Closet

Intersex people must come out in order to show the world they're happy as they are, writes Hida Viloria.