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What is a common challenge for older LGBTQ+ adults? Addressing social isolation

According to a 2024 AARP survey, 78% of older LGBTQ+ adults are concerned about social support, highlighting a key aspect of what is a common challenge for older LGBTQ+ individuals: social isolation and a lack of support networks built over a lifetime of discrimination. This reality places this community at heightened risk for a myriad of adverse physical and mental health outcomes.