{"id":4361,"date":"2014-09-07T13:50:40","date_gmt":"2014-09-07T18:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=4361"},"modified":"2020-10-02T12:27:13","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T17:27:13","slug":"lgbt-retirement-communities-in-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2014\/09\/lgbt-retirement-communities-in-washington-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBT Retirement Communities in Washington DC"},"content":{"rendered":"

LGBT Retirement Communities in Washington, D.C.\"LGBT<\/a><\/h1>\n

Retirement in Washington DC isn\u2019t cheap, but the city is rich in arts, culture, history, and politics. The district offers a wealth of LGBTQ social opportunities; after all, The Advocate<\/i> named DC America\u2019s Gayest City in 2014, and neighboring Arlington, VA, made the top ten. Same-sex marriage is legal, and the district recognizes domestic partnerships as well. This is where policy is made, where influencing opinions and making connections are a way of life, so it\u2019s not surprising that DC has an extensive slate of programs and services for LGBT seniors.<\/p>\n

Major-league senior advocates<\/h2>\n

Among DC\u2019s senior groups, AARP is–pardon the expression–the granddaddy of them all. The 40-million member advocacy group shapes policy on such issues as senior housing, health care, and social security. AARP has sponsored programs by SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) and is working to raise the profile of LGBT senior issues.<\/p>\n

The city government runs two agencies that serve the LGBT senior community. The DC Office on Aging has extensive resources to help residents with housing issues, disability services, transportation options, and LGBT-specific services. These are offered primarily through Whitman-Walker Health and include therapy groups, volunteer senior visitors, and legal aid.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s Office of GLBT Affairs provides cultural competency and best practices training for businesses that want to better serve LGBT clients. The office also educates residents on their rights, maintains a list of community resources, and works on improving the quality of life for the city\u2019s LGBT residents.<\/p>\n

A full calendar at the DC LGBT Center<\/h2>\n

The DC Center for the LGBT Community offers a long list of senior programs, support and social groups, speakers on aging and other topics, and information about affiliated LGBTQ groups in the DC metro area. Weekly Monday morning coffee klatches at the center give seniors a chance to catch up with each other, while other groups offer job-seeking support, connect volunteers with community projects, and sponsor fun events.<\/p>\n

If the center\u2019s regular events aren\u2019t enough to keep you busy, there\u2019s also a packed calendar of special events such as the annual Human Rights Campaign National Dinner and the country\u2019s third-largest yearly Pride celebration. The center also sponsors other metro-area LGBT groups, including Kindred and DC Coalition, which serve the African-American LGBT community, the DC Women\u2019s Initiative, and groups for members of the Latino and Asian and Pacific Islander communities.<\/p>\n

Senior living options in Washington DC<\/h2>\n

Real estate in the DC metro area is not cheap. In the city itself, housing costs run two and a half times the national average. In nearby Arlington, the figure is nearly three and a half times the national average.<\/p>\n

For people who\u2019d rather choose a senior community than deal with home maintenance and chores, the area is home to half a dozen SeniorAdvisor.com Best of 2015 award-winning communities<\/a>, as chosen by residents and families. Nationwide, winners represent about 1% of senior communities. In the DC area, the rate is closer to 6% and includes residences in Falls Church, Kensington,\u00a0and Bethesda.<\/p>\n

Affordable LGBT senior housing is under development, too. Mary\u2019s House is expected to be ready for move-in by winter 2016. The small, home-like residence will offer private rooms and on-site staff. \u00a0Mary\u2019s House developers have taken the issue of LGBT senior communities to the White House by participating in the first LGBT Elder Housing Summit in February. DC may be a pricey place to live, but the payoff is a strong and active LGBT community.<\/p>\n

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Learn more about\u00a0Washington DC Senior Living<\/a>\u00a0here:<\/h2>\n

Washington DC Assisted Living<\/a><\/p>\n

Washington DC Nursing Homes<\/a><\/p>\n

Washington DC Alzheimer’s Care<\/a><\/p>\n

Washington DC 55+ Communities<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Best of Washington DC Senior Living<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

Find\u00a0assisted living in Washington DC<\/a>\u00a0near you<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LGBT Retirement Communities in Washington, D.C. Retirement in Washington DC isn\u2019t cheap, but the city is rich in arts, culture, history, and politics. The district offers a wealth of LGBTQ social opportunities; after all, The Advocate named DC America\u2019s Gayest City in 2014, and neighboring Arlington, VA, made the top ten. 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