Resources
A National Survey of Adults 45 and Older: Loneliness and Social Connections
Reports
In 2018 AARP commissioned “A National Survey of Adults 45 and Older: Loneliness and Social Connections.” Among the findings was a startling statistic: 1/3 of US adults ages 45 and over feel lonely. Other facts, …
“Unboxed” LGBTQ Intergenerational Online Digital Storytelling Project
Articles and Blog Posts
This program announcement describes “Unboxed,” the Denver Public Library’s LGBTQ Intergenerational Online Digital Storytelling Project. Held during 2020-2021, during the pandemic, “Unboxed” brought together older adults identifying at LGBTQ+ with teen-agers who also identified as …
Embrace Aging!
Articles and Blog Posts
Denver Public Library offers multiple services and programs for older adults, ranging from financial planning assistance and mindfulness programs to special programs for LGBTQ+ Older Adults. The “Embrace Aging!” blog is curated by Amy DelPo, …
Celebrating Intergenerational Diversity
Reports
An evaluation of three projects working with younger and older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people This article discusses and evaluates three programs carried out in 2011 by Age UK that aimed “to promote solidarity …
Still Out, Still Aging: the Metlife Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Baby Boomers
Research and Studies
From the introduction: Although predicting the future is a risky venture, asking LGBT Baby Boomers about their plans, fears, and hopes about aging is a good way to begin assessing what aging might look like …
School of Drag at MOCA Tucson
Case Studies
After intentional efforts to understand the diverse needs, perspectives and experiences of older adults, MOCA Tucson developed creative aging workshop series that pushed boundaries, took risks and combat antiquated and ageist ideas of what older …
School of Drag Attracts Intergenerational Performers
Articles and Blog Posts
“School of Drag,” a creative aging program collaboration between the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tucson, AZ (MOCA) and Fluxx Productions, is a 10-week workshop series that invites 55+ LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, …
Innovative “School of Drag” Event Mixes Generations and Gender Performance
Articles and Blog Posts
In May 2019, gender performers of all ages wowed local audiences at the culminating event for “School of Drag,” an innovative arts workshop series held at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Tucson, AZ. …
Stories About Stories: Diversity and Complexity at Two Memorable Memoir Events
Articles and Blog Posts
Lifetime Arts’ Co-Founder and Executive Director, Ed Friedman, shared his experience with attending two memoir writing programs at Mt. Kisco Senior Recreation Department and The LOFT: LGBT Community Services Center. The programs are part of …