From challenges to resilience: Online survey assesses needs of LGBTQIA+ older adults

The California Department of Aging has launched a statewide, first-of-its-kind survey on the needs of mid-life and older adults in the LGBTQIA+ community. The survey seeks to document the “needs, hopes and priorities” of these California residents in order to understand their life experiences and improve services as the community ages.

Sarah Steenhausen, deputy director of the CDA’s Division of Policy, Research and Equity, said that the department hopes that the survey “will bring light to the unique challenges, aspirations, and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ population so that we can chart an equitable path forward for all.”