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Chosen Years

Retirement & aging guides

Clear, honest guides for the decisions that come with getting older, whether it is for yourself, a partner, a parent or chosen family. We tell you where our information comes from and when we last checked it.

Identity and inclusion

Coming Out, or Back In, in a Care Setting

Identity and inclusion

Coming Out, or Back In, in a Care Setting

Many LGBTQIA+ elders feel pressure to hide who they are when they move into care. Here is how to weigh safety, choose affirming settings, disclose on your own terms, and know your rights.

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Bisexual Elders and Being Seen in Aging

Identity and inclusion

Bisexual Elders and Being Seen in Aging

Bisexual elders are often overlooked, even within LGBTQIA+ spaces. Here is what that invisibility costs, and how to find care and community that see you fully.

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Nonbinary Elders in Senior Care

Identity and inclusion

Nonbinary Elders in Senior Care

Nonbinary elders deserve care that uses their name, respects their pronouns, and does not force them into a box. Here is how to find it and what to ask for.

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Aging as an LGBTQIA+ Person of Color

Identity and inclusion

Aging as an LGBTQIA+ Person of Color

Aging at the intersection of race and LGBTQIA+ identity brings layered challenges and deep strengths. Here is how to find care and community that honor all of who you are.

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Aging as an LGBTQIA+ Person in a Rural Area

Identity and inclusion

Aging as an LGBTQIA+ Person in a Rural Area

Aging in a small town can mean fewer affirming doctors, longer drives, and a thinner social circle. Here is how to build connection, care, and safety where you are.

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LGBTQIA+ Veterans and Aging

Identity and inclusion

LGBTQIA+ Veterans and Aging

Many LGBTQIA+ veterans served under policies that pushed them out or forced them to hide. Here is how the VA serves you now, and how to reclaim benefits you may have been denied.

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