Seniors
Resources

Check out our Senior Programs page to see more Senior-supporting activities. Senior Monthly Meetup Group is a monthly LGBTQ+ Seniors event offering both In-Person and Zoom Options.

Medicare & Transgender Older Adults

Transgender older adults are navigating health systems that can be complex. This fact sheet resource explains what to expect from Medicare coverage for transgender older adults.

Supporting Older LGBTQ+ Adults' Needs

Justice in Aging has provided a detailed report on the needs of LGBTQ+ older adults. The report discusses issues in poverty, health, nutrition, housing, and more.
You can read the report here or download the report as a PDF.

The Bergen County Ride Connect service is for Bergen County resident seniors aged 60 and over who are in need of transportation from one location to another within Bergen County, such as senior centers, medical services, shopping, and more. This is a free service available Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm. Call 201-368-5955 to request service. 

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has resources dedicated to LGBTQ+ individuals. Information on same-sex couples, gender identity, name changes, and more can be found at these links:

https://www.ssa.gov/people/lgbtqi/

https://blog.ssa.gov/social-securitys-commitment-to-the-lgbtqi-community-2/