Health and Wellness Research

We are currently inviting new participants to our landmark projects: Aging with Pride: NHAS and Wellness with Pride.
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Our Health and Research team is investigating the health and wellness of resilient at-risk sexual and gender diverse and other underserved populations throughout their lives.

Contact us

AgePride@uw.edu

1-800-558-8703

Join the movement of nearly 4,000 sexual and gender diverse adults.

We are currently inviting new participants to our landmark projects: Aging with Pride: NHAS and Wellness with Pride.

CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

Help us reach a wider community of voices.

At the Goldsen Institute, our research examines the factors – social, psychological, behavioral, biological, and environmental – that impact physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Our findings indicate that more than 2 million older adults in the U.S. self-identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual – a number we expect to more than double by 2030. As the population of older adults continues to grow rapidly, it is imperative to investigate and respond to the unique needs of underserved older adults. Our goal is to eliminate disparities and strengthen the health and wellness of at-risk populations throughout their lives, starting with older adults.

What is the impact of our work?

Our foundational discoveries in the health and wellness of these older adults inform thought leaders across industries, including service providers, scientific and practice community, policy makers, and community partners. At the Institute, we use our findings to develop powerful interventions and programs and reduce local, national and global health inequalities.

"I was in a tender spot when I first arrived for my long-awaited summer internship [at the Goldsen Institute], and for a moment doubted the timing. But looking back, working with the supportive and intellectually stimulating team was crucial to the progress in my professional growth. I’m looking forward to continuing my work!”

"If affordable housing for LGBTQ communities becomes a reality in Seattle, it will be because of Professor Goldsen and her team.”

"The pioneering work I have been committed to has made significant contributions to understanding resources for and barriers to health equity among demographically diverse LGBTQ+ older adults. I’m so excited to see the study results being utilized to develop interventions and policies designed to improve health and well-being.”