Abstract
As we consider what it means to enter later life, many of us experience unease and strive to retain control over our choices and our lives. Some alleviate this anxiety by making provision, such as having a pension, managing debts before retirement or creating a will. Yet studies conducted by the University of Surrey have discovered that for many older LGBTQ+ people, age-related concerns become heightened. Not only are members of this community navigating old age, which can stir up worries – for example, losing independence, declining health and becoming socially invisible, but for many LGBTQ+ people, these fears collide with the reality of ageing in a heteronormative society, where questions of safety, belonging, and dignity can feel even more pressing.