Plans to create specialized housing for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults have drawn increasing coverage in recent years, yet the LGBT community has been dreaming about such housing for at least half a century. Now, with the first for-profit and nonprofit LGBT elder housing communities up and running, the trend at last appears to be taking off. To mark the celebration of LGBT pride this month, here’s a quick update on some of these innovative projects. Read More >>

A new study on women and retirement confirms some expected generational differences, but also offers a surprising finding which caught the eye of retirement expert Helen Dennis. “The data that stood out for me,” she says, “is that virtually no difference was found in the financial roles of married women in the two generations, with husbands and wives in both playing fairly equal parts.” Read More >>

For professionals in the field of aging, civic engagement has become the mantra of the day. Yet many ask, what does civic engagement involve? And how does it enhance the lives of elders? ASA’s director of special projects Patrick C. Cullinane responds to these and other questions, highlighting the benefits of late-life civic engagement for older adults, their communities and society at large. Read More >>

A new report from the Urban Institute offers a much-needed look at the projected long-term care requirements of the baby boom generation. And according to the authors, the implications are clear: “The financing and organization of long-term care is the third leg of retirement security for America’s older adults as they age. It deserves more attention from policymakers to ensure that frail elders receive high-quality care that is affordable to them and society.” Read More >>

An estimated 65 percent of the $3.7 billion profit made by Atlantic City casinos in 1997 came from the pockets of people over 60 -- and older adults now form the largest group of visitors to Las Vegas. Behind these statistics lies a devastating reality: Problem gambling among older adults. To help professionals in aging address this situation, ASA will offer a live Web seminar later this month. Read More >>