--- title: "Here's Why Ageism Takes an Especially Heavy Toll on LGBTQ Older Adults" date: 2020-07-27T03:00:00-04:00 author: OBOS Admin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/heres-why-ageism-takes-an-especially-heavy-toll-on-lgbtqia-seniors" section: Resources --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Here's Why Ageism Takes an Especially Heavy Toll on LGBTQ Older Adults Older LGBTQ adults often experience a mix of ageism and anti-LGBTQ sentiment, including internalized homophobia, transphobia, and ageism. > That’s bad news in general, but for LGBTQ seniors, it’s especially bad news. They are more likely to have mental and physical health problems. That makes them more sensitive to the many forms of ageism, including what may be the most pernicious: internalized ageism. Like internalized homophobia or transphobia, internalized ageism reinforces stereotypes and erodes self-esteem. [Read the full article ](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/07/heres-ageism-takes-especially-heavy-toll-lgbtq-seniors/) SOURCE: LGBTQ Nation • AUTHOR: John Gallagher • LAST UPDATED: July 27, 2020 ![Pexels vlada karpovich husband caring for wife scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) Vlada Karpovich/Pexels ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ growing older](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/growing-older) - [ lgbtqia+ aging](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/lgbtqia-aging) - [ageism](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/ageism) - [aging](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/aging) - [LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual)](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/lgbtqia-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-intersex-and-asexual) - [discrimination](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/discrimination) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [ResourcesRead ## 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A Trauma-Informed Response To Racial Injustice How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice. ![Duncan shaffer lo Pr MM Xp IIA unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-trauma-informed-response-to-racial-injustice) [ResourcesRead ## Understanding Asexuality An introduction to asexuality, the spectrum of asexual identities, and attitudes about sexual behavior. ![Asexual flag](data:image/png;base64,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) An introduction to asexuality, the spectrum of asexual identities, and attitudes about sexual behavior.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/understanding-asexuality) [ResourcesRead ## Avoiding Coercion in the Promotion of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) This piece from the Guttmacher Institute critiques certain public policies regarding long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). ![reproductive-health-supplies-coalition-fsl8vtn2U1k-1024x769](data:image/png;base64,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) This piece from the Guttmacher Institute critiques certain public policies regarding long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs).](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/avoiding-coercive-promotion-of-long-acting-reversible-contraceptives-larcs) [ResourcesRead ## Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and Early Stage HER2+ Breast Cancer in Older Adults People 65 and over who are dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis have concerns about treatment that are often unique to an older population. Zoë Christopher shares insights from the 2024 meeting of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. People 65 and over who are dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis have concerns about treatment that are often unique to an older population. Zoë Christopher shares insights from the 2024 meeting of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/treating-triple-negative-breast-cancer-and-early-stage-her2-breast-cancer-in-older-adults)