LGBTQ+ Aging

Carolina Aging Alliance is proud to feature guest contributors who bring insight, compassion, and expertise to the lives of LGBTQIA2+ older adults across the Carolinas. Today, we’re honored to share the work of Butch Segal, is the founder of Butch Law, which provides flat-fee, easy-to-understand estate planning in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. Making Sure the Right People are in Charge Imagine being in the hospital, unable to speak for yourself. A trusted part

Learn how Carolina Aging Alliance reduces social isolation for LGBTQIA2+ older adults through education, advocacy, and community engagement in Central North Carolina.

Explore the history of marriage equality in North Carolina, current protections, and new legislation working to secure LGBTQIA2+ families and older adults.

LGBTQIA2+ older adults do not age in the same way—and their identities matter. Intersectionality shapes how race, gender identity, disability, income, and geography impact access to care, community, and dignity in later life.

LGBTQIA2+ elders face distinct challenges shaped by a lifetime of discrimination, limited protections, and gaps in safe, affirming care. Yet their resilience and community strength remain powerful. Learn what these older adults experience today—and how the Carolina Aging Alliance is working to support thriving, connection, and dignity for LGBTQIA2+ seniors in North Carolina.