{"id":4210,"date":"2015-03-22T07:00:21","date_gmt":"2015-03-22T12:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=4210"},"modified":"2020-10-02T13:23:19","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T18:23:19","slug":"lgbt-senior-living-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2015\/03\/lgbt-senior-living-in-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBT Senior Living in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

LGBT Senior Living in Orlando\"LGBT<\/a><\/h1>\n

When it comes to retirement living, Orlando has its own special magic. America\u2019s \u201ctheme park capital\u201d is home to some of the nation\u2019s most popular tourist destinations, it has great weather, and its low cost of living\u2014especially housing\u2014makes it a perennial favorite on \u201cBest Places to Retire\u201d lists. Orlando is famously LGBT-friendly, ranking among \u201cThe Advocate\u2019s\u201d 2014 Gayest Cities in America. And while Orlando has protected domestic partnerships since 2012, Florida is now among the states where same-sex marriage is legal, giving retired LGBT couples access to the estate- and care-planning rights they need.<\/p>\n

The Center of it all<\/h2>\n

The Center<\/a>, officially named the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center of Central Florida, is the state\u2019s oldest active LGBTQ group. The Center serves the greater Orlando area with support and social groups, HIV screenings, popular community fundraising events, and a computer lab where members can get tech savvy and search for jobs.<\/p>\n

Among the regular events at the Center are twice-weekly Senior Social lunchtime gatherings, weekly Out and About events, political meetings, trans and coming out support groups, and writer\u2019s groups. \u00a0The Center and selected Orlando-area eateries take part in the annual Dining Out for Life fundraising day, giving locals a chance to sample local cuisine while raising money for the Center and AIDS Services of Pinella. The Black & White Gala each fall is considered the \u201cLGBT social event of the season,\u201d where guests enjoy dinner and a show at the Orlando Museum of Art.<\/p>\n

A \u201cgayborhood\u201d that encompasses the whole city<\/h2>\n

In its LGBT tour guide<\/a>, Visit Orlando makes the point that there\u2019s no single \u201cgay area\u201d in town because LGBT residents live all over town, \u201ccreating a true sense of diversity.\u201d That may be in part because Orlando\u2019s tourist businesses have welcomed and catered to LGBT guests for years. That\u2019s especially true now that one of the country\u2019s most popular states for destination weddings and honeymoons offers the same options for same-sex couples.<\/p>\n

Orlando\u2019s most famous destination, Disney World, is the unofficial center of one of the world\u2019s most popular LGBT events, the annual Gay Days celebration each June. A combination of Pride Week festivities, theme-park visits, and a large LGBT business expo, Gay Days draws more than 170,000 visitors for a long weekend of fun and networking.<\/p>\n

Watermark<\/a>, the region\u2019s print and online LGBT news source, helps Orlandoans keep up with all that\u2019s happening in the city, Central Florida, and beyond. Watermark covers the local arts scene, senior issues, LGBT-owned businesses, and nonprofit events along with legal and advocacy issues, sports, and health news.<\/p>\n

Seniors looking for LGBT-owned businesses and service providers can check the MBA Orlando member directory<\/a> to find financial planners, insurance agents, healthcare providers, real estate agents and other experts.<\/p>\n

Housing options from owning to assisted living<\/h2>\n

Retirees who relocate to the Orlando area will find that the cost of housing is about 30% below the national average, with that low number primarily due to home prices rather than rental rates. Greater Orlando is home to many highly rated independent living and assisted living communities<\/a>, including several Best of 2015 winners as rated by SeniorAdvisor.com families.<\/p>\n

With a thriving LGBT community, a relatively low cost of living, and a seemingly endless list of leisure options, Orlando is an appealing retirement option for everyone.<\/p>\n

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Learn more about\u00a0Orlando Senior Living<\/a>\u00a0here:<\/h2>\n

Orlando Assisted Living<\/a><\/p>\n

Orlando Nursing Homes<\/a><\/p>\n

Orlando Alzheimer\u2019s Care<\/a><\/p>\n

Orlando 55+ Communities<\/a><\/p>\n

Orlando Low-Income Senior Housing<\/a><\/p>\n

Best of Orlando Senior Living<\/a><\/p>\n

How Much Does Orlando Assisted Living Cost?<\/a><\/p>\n

How Much Do Orlando Nursing Homes Cost?<\/a><\/p>\n

Find\u00a0assisted living in Orlando<\/a>\u00a0near you.<\/p>\n

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