In an AARP survey of 2,200 LGBTQ+ adults 45 or older this year, 48% said they felt isolated from others, 45% reported lacking companionship, and almost 80% were concerned about having adequate social support.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-20 09:05:55">January 20, 2025 at 9:05 AM EST</time>

In an AARP survey of 2,200 LGBTQ+ adults 45 or older this year, 48% said they felt isolated from others, 45% reported lacking companionship, and almost 80% were concerned about having adequate soci…{ai:summary}<p>A recent AARP survey of 2,200 LGBTQ+ adults aged 45 and older revealed significant feelings of isolation, with 48% feeling disconnected from others and 45% lacking companionship. Nearly 80% expressed concerns about having sufficient social support. </p><p>#society</p>

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