GLEH Housing for Gay and Lesbian Seniors

As the number of baby boomers turning 65 climbs, so does the number of aging lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) people. Currently, there are an estimated three million LGBT elders, according to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, a figure that will more than double in the next 25 years. But if they don’t want to spend their older years in what are typically heterosexual retirement communities, where will they live as they age if they can’t, or don’t want to, stay in their current home?

It’s staggering how ill prepared we are,” said a spouse whose husband had suffered a debilitating stroke at the age of 63. Her effort to navigate and find long-term care services at home and in the community was a nightmare that lasted more than two years.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The economic crisis has stalled the construction of many housing projects run by the public and private sector, and top among them is affordable housing for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services just its decision to cover HIV screening for Medicare beneficiaries. The decision is effective immediately. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a statement: “Today’s decision marks an important milestone in the history of the Medicare program. Beginning with expanding coverage for HIV screening, we can now work proactively as a program to help keep Medicare beneficiaries healthy and take a more active role in evaluating the evidence for preventive services.”

Celebrity honorees Leeza Gibbons and Sharon Gless, fabulous silent auction, music by DJ Griffin White, fashion show by Andrew Christian, Qantas Airlines raffle, exquisite food by Nadia Millani Catering will surely put the 'fun' in GLEH's Fall Garden Party.

Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing- Los Angeles (GLEH LA) and the managing general partner of the nation's first non-profit, affordable, multicultural housing development that includes a community service center supporting the needs of GLBT elders, for both residents and non-residents, has announced the hiring of Sheila Moore, LCSW, MSG as its new Director of Programs & Community Outreach.

The nation's first low-cost housing development aimed specifically at gay, lesbian and transgender retirees opened its doors in Hollywood on Thursday with a promise to provide a dignified haven for elderly homosexuals to live out their days. Calling it a historic day for the gay and lesbian community in both Los Angeles and the United States, officials opened the 104-unit affordable housing complex, built around a pool and open courtyard and complete with an activity center and disabled facilities.

McCormack Baron Salazar, a nationally recognized developer of urban affordable housing, and the Los Angeles-based Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH) non-profit organization are celebrating the Grand Opening of Triangle Square. Triangle Square is the nation’s first, affordable, multicultural housing development supporting the needs of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) elders.

Los Angeles-based Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH), the nation's first nonprofit, affordable, multicultural housing development that will include a community service center supporting the needs of GLBT elders, for both residents and non-residents, has announced the hiring of Mark Supper as its new executive director.