Disclaimer

These recommendations published by The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) incorporate data obtained from a literature review of the most recent studies available at the time. As with all clinical reference resources, they reflect the best understanding of the science of medicine at the time of publication, but they should be used with the clear understanding that continued research may result in new knowledge and recommendations. These Recommendations are intended for general information only, are not medical advice, and do not replace professional medical care and physician advice, which always should be sought for any specific condition.

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Even though we have seen significant progress toward achieving equal health and civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and more (LGBTQI+) individuals since the AGS released its first position statement on Care of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults, substantial gaps, fears of discrimination, and legal uncertainty persist for LGBTQ+ Older adults.    Older LGBTQI+ adults experience the intersection of ageism with structural discrimination associated with their sexual and gender minority status—homophobia and transphobia. Recognizing this evolving landscape, AGS established a writing group to update the AGS 2015 position statement with the goals of supporting progress on eliminating discrimination against LGBTQI+ older adults in healthcare and supporting integration of evidence-based approaches to caring for these older adults across care settings. By providing recommendations on inclusive education, policy reform, and focused research, AGS aims to promote the health, independence, quality of life, and dignity of LGBTQI+ older adults.