Anxiety over discrimination is considerable.
More than three-quarters are also concerned about age discrimination.
Gender discrimination was also elevated for cisgender women compared to cisgender men.
Such concerns come with reason.
However, unemployment rates were elevated (7%) for transgender and nonbinary participants.
Those identifying as transgender and nonbinary participants, Black and nonAARP members had the highest levels of concern.
Black LGBTQ community members are also more likely to live alone.
Household companionship not only addresses social isolation but can also be an indicator for future caregiving support.
This mirrored 2017 findings.
Transgender and nonbinary participants guardianship rates more closely match the womens community.
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